Tough Kid 85 years old

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!

Tough Kid

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.

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Tough Kid Cast

Name Character
Frankie Darro He was 21, 59 years old when he died as 'Skipper' Murphy
Judith Allen She was 27, 85 years old when she died as Ruth Lane
Don Rowan He was 33, 61 years old when he died as Bill Grogan
Dick Purcell He was 30, 35 years old when he died as 'Red' Murphy
Lillian Elliott She was 64, 84 years old when she died as Katie Murphy

Tough Kid Crew

Name Department
Wellyn Totman as Screenplay. He was 35 (74) years old when He died Writing
Howard Bretherton as Director. He was 48 (78) years old when He died Directing
Brenda Weisberg as Story. She was 39 (97) years old when She died Writing
Tough Kid poster
Tough Kid (85 years)

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!

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 28, 1938
  • Runtime: 59 minutes