Tuff Turf

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Morgan Hiller, recently transplanted from an East Coast prep school where he was a known troublemaker, hopes to make a fresh start at his new school in Los Angeles.
  • Starring: James Spader, Robert Downey Jr.
  • Directed by: Bill Bixby
  • Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
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Synopsis: Morgan Hiller, recently transplanted from an East Coast prep school where he was a known troublemaker, hopes to make a fresh start at his new school in Los Angeles.
Starring: James Spader, Robert Downey Jr.
Supporting actors: Kim Richards
Directed by: Fritz Kiersch
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes
Studio: Image Entertainment
ASIN: B006LAM8OE (Rental) and B006LAM8F8 (Purchase)
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  • Production Company: New World Pictures, Planet Productions
  • Filming Locations: Culver City, California, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
My top ten too! April 29, 2001
Format:VHS Tape
BUY IT !!! IT'S A STEAL AT THIS PRICE. Besides it never was sold to television and I hear that Spader and the others may be embarrased by it since he and Downey Jr. went on to have "serious" acting careers. I have looked for it forever and I have never seen it on the late nite movies but it would be perfect for that. Former child star Kim Richards (Witch Mountain and numerous Disney Movies/Hello Larry sitcom/Meatballs II) plays a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who falls for a new boy in town played by James Spader. He is immediately befriended by a class clown played by Downey Jr. upon arriving to his new high school. When Kim's street-gang leader boyfriend played well by Paul Mones (actor/ writer/director of the excellent teen/coming of age flick: "The Beat", find it on vhs if you can, although I did catch it on late nite t.v. once) then all you know what starts between Mones and Spader. The movie plays out kinda like a cross between "Rebel Without A Cause" and "West Side Story". But overall "Tuff Turf" is truly alot of fun. The music is diverse and plentiful (Jim Carroll, Lena Lovich, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack) and really great throughout the movie as is the fine score by the now renowned film composer Jonathan Elias. Poet, Novelist, and Musician (The Basketball Diaries) Jim Carroll actually makes a rare cameo appearance and Kim always an angel to me gets to look sexy finally in a more mature acting(non-Disney) role. I have my old copy and I still to this day enjoy watching it. It's an underrated and lost gem from the 80's. Get it now!
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Pretty good 80's teen flick January 7, 2004
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had never seen this movie before (I grew up in the 80's too), but after seeing it pop up in a couple of list mania lists, i thought I'd check it out.
The movie is really well done for its time period, although the majority of the music chosen for the film doesn't age well.
James Spader plays a sort of underdog hero role in this film compared to some of his other teen oriented 80's films where he's the antagonist. He's new in town, and foils a mugging that is taking place. This sets him up as the target for the local gang. Which is pretty much what half the movie is about, how the gang wants to get him, and how he foils their attempts. The other half is the budding romance of Spader and Richards. Kim Richards plays the gang leaders girl friend and slowly falls for Spader. Downey has a few small appearances, but barely seems like he's in the movie.
The story is very predictable for the most part, but is still fun to watch.
I would say buy it if you like 80's, teen or underdog movies.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
This is the Best movie EVER MADE!!! James Spader captivates the audience as the new kid in town who stirs up trouble with the local youth. I would place this movie on my top ten list along with MISCHIEF, GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN, STAYING ALIVE, And ALIVE.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Tuff Turf
Great 80's Flick! Not many people know about this movie but if you like 80's flicks its a must see. James Spader and Robert Downey Jr. at their BEST!
Published 2 months ago by Brandi
Tuff Turf
Good 80's movie! The dance scene will remind you of Footloose. Kind of corny but one of the better movies from that time.
Published 2 months ago by Michael
awesome
Another great classic movie!!! GREAT love this one! Another one I have watched a bunch of times!!! And could watch a bunch more!!! GREAT!!
Published 3 months ago by Ky
I just got it in the mail
I just got it in the mail . But I have not watched it yet . But I will soon . I seen this movie when I was a kid and I loved it .
Published 6 months ago by Brian
Just as I remembered!
Love this movie. At the price that I got it for on Amazon, it was a no-brainer especially when I can't find it anywhere else including Netflix and Blockbuster. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bean
Came exactly as described
The movie came very quick and was as exactly described. It was used, but still in pretty good shape. I would recommend purchases from this seller.
Published 9 months ago by D. Soto
Good service, surprisingly entertaining film
This movie, although very over-the-top, wasn't any cheesier than other teen eighties films considered classics today. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mel
Gotta love the 80's
Lmao!!! For some reason, I rememebered this movie from when I was a kid, and since I couldn't find it as a rental anywhere, I decided to buy it.
It is really funny. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sunny D
Classic....
Reminds me of my youth. How can you go wrong with that?! James is at his best, and the music!!!
Published 11 months ago by Chelebee
tuff turf
Good film if you are a fan of cheese. Kim Richards is at her hottest before her plastic surgery drunkeness What can you say about James Spader The man is full of tigers blood and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Keith Yarbrough
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