Tough Kid (1938)
A plucky Irish kid sees red when crooked gamblers work the double-cross on his big brother...and starts a one-man war to put them in the big house!
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
Director: Howard Bretherton
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: December 28, 1938
Cast
- Frankie Darro - 'Skipper' Murphy
- Dick Purcell - 'Red' Murphy
- Judith Allen - Ruth Lane
- Lillian Elliott - Katie Murphy
- Don Rowan - Bill Grogan
- William Ruhl - Monk -Club Owner
- Lew Kelly - Regan - Policeman
- Ralph Peters - Blackie - Henchman
- Max Marx - Britt - Henchman
- Jean Joyce - Miss Grace - Radford's Nurse
Screenplay
- Brenda Weisberg (Story)
- Wellyn Totman (Screenplay)
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Howard Bretherton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tough Kid about?
- Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
- Who directed Tough Kid?
- Tough Kid was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in Tough Kid?
- Tough Kid stars Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen, Lillian Elliott, Don Rowan, William Ruhl.
- How long is Tough Kid?
- Tough Kid has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Tough Kid?
- Tough Kid is a Crime, Action film.
- Where was Tough Kid produced?
- Tough Kid was produced in United States of America.