Cry Tough (1959)
Sudden Violence Rips Into the Heart and Guts of a City!
After getting out of prison, a Latino criminal tries to go straight.
Director: Paul Stanley
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: August 1, 1959
Cast
- John Saxon - Miguel Antonio Enrico Francisco Estrada
- Linda Cristal - Sarita
- Joseph Calleia - Sr. Estrada
- Harry Townes - Carlos Mendoza
- Don Gordon - Incho
- Perry Lopez - Toro
- Frank Puglia - Lavandero
- Penny Santon - Señora Estrada
- Joe De Santis - Juan Antonio Hernando Cortez
- BarBara Luna - Tina
Screenplay
- Irving Shulman (Novel)
- Harry Kleiner (Screenplay)
Music: Laurindo Almeida
Cinematography: Irving Glassberg, Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Frederic Knudtson
Production: Canon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums
Keywords
new york city, immigrant, ghetto, illegal immigration, american dream, poverty, crime syndicate, latino, latinx, puerto rican, brownface
More Films by Director: Paul Stanley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cry Tough about?
- After getting out of prison, a Latino criminal tries to go straight.
- Who directed Cry Tough?
- Cry Tough was directed by Paul Stanley.
- Who stars in Cry Tough?
- Cry Tough stars John Saxon, Linda Cristal, Joseph Calleia, Harry Townes, Don Gordon, Perry Lopez.
- How long is Cry Tough?
- Cry Tough has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Cry Tough?
- Cry Tough is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was Cry Tough produced?
- Cry Tough was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cry Tough?
- The themes of Cry Tough include: Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums.