Semi-Tough (1977)

Dir: Michael Ritchie Comedy stars 3

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Semi-Tough is an American film comedy first released in 1977, directed by Michael Ritchie. The film is based on a novel by Dan Jenkins and stars Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Jill Clayburgh, Robert Preston and Bert Convy. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Michael Ritchie
Script: Walter Bernstein, Dan Jenkins (novel), Ring Lardner Jr.
Photo: Charles Rosher Jr.
Music: Jerry Fielding
Cast: Burt Reynolds (Billy Clyde Puckett), Kris Kristofferson (Marvin ’Shake’ Tiller), Jill Clayburgh (Barbara Jane Bookman), Robert Preston (Big Ed Bookman), Bert Convy (Friedrich Bismark), Roger E. Mosley (Puddin Patterson Sr.), Lotte Lenya (Clara Pelf), Richard Masur (Phillip Hooper), Carl Weathers (Dreamer Tatum), Brian Dennehy (T.J. Lambert), Mary Jo Catlett (Earlene Emery), Joe Kapp (Hose Manning), Ron Silver (Vlada Kostov), Jim McKrell (Bud McNair), Peter Bromilow (Kostov’s Interpreter), Norman Alden (Coach Alvin Parks), Fred Stuthman (Minister Fred), Janet Brandt (Wedding Dressmaker), William Wolf (Tuxedo Fitter), Jenifer Shaw (Stewardess), Kevin Furry (Puddin Patterson Jr.), Ava Roberts (Puddin’s Wife), Melonie Magruder (Linda), Mickey Caruso (Curtis), Ed ’Too Tall’ Jones (Football Player), Jerry Belson (TV Director), Mark Franklin (B.E.A.T. Attendant Tom), Niki Flacks (B.E.A.T. Woman), Rose Pearson (B.E.A.T. Woman), Thom Alan Phillips (B.E.A.T. Man), Hugh Gorrian (B.E.A.T. Man), Dick Schaap (Himself – TV Sportscaster), Lindsey Nelson (Himself – TV Sportscaster), Paul Hornung (Himself – TV Newscaster), Rick Herod (Football player), Mary Rae Hoskins (B.E.A.T. Woman), Jim Beaver (B.E.A.T. Member), Bill Bragg (CBS TV Cameraman), Robert F. Cawley (Partygoer), Chuck Dawson (Extra), Fernando Lara (Waterboy), Jo McDonnell (Choir leader), Christopher North (Extra), Janet Quist
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 108 min

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