Toughlove

Toughlove

Toughlove

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Toughlove

1985

1h 40m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

The Charters family falls into despair over their drug-addicted son Gary. They discuss his problems through the "Toughlove" program in searching for answers.

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25 members

Acting

Lee Remick

Jan Charters

Lee Remick

Acting

Bruce Dern

Rob Charters

Bruce Dern

Acting

Jason Patric

Gary Charters

Jason Patric

Production

Eric Schiff

Scott Charters

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Acting

Dedee Pfeiffer

Kristen Marsh

Dedee Pfeiffer

Acting

Dana Elcar

Max Wiley

Dana Elcar

Acting

Beth Miller

Cindy

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Acting

Piper Laurie

Darlene Marsh

Piper Laurie

Acting

Erica Yohn

3rd Leader

Erica Yohn

Acting

Sean Frye

Tim

Sean Frye

Acting

Jim Haynie

Lloyd

Jim Haynie

Acting

Janet MacLachlan

Bess Dawson

Janet MacLachlan

Acting

John Wesley

Danny Dawson

John Wesley

Acting

Jo De Winter

Barbara Wiley

Jo De Winter

Acting

Ivan Bonar

Mr. Griffin

Ivan Bonar

Acting

Michael Allen Brooks

Policeman

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Cynthia L. James

Ms. Hobart (as Cyndi James-Reese)

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Guy Killum

Calvin Dawson

Guy Killum

Acting

F. William Parker

Car Dealer

F. William Parker

Acting

Charlie Stavola

Group Leader

Charlie Stavola

Acting

Helene Udy

Wanda

Helene Udy

Acting

Paul Vaughn

Man in Group

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Writing

Noni White

Group Leader

Noni White

Acting

Louise Latham

Mrs. Griffin (uncredited)

Louise Latham

Acting

Alma Martinez

Doctor (uncredited)

Alma Martinez

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