Toughlove

Oct 13, 1985

1h 40m

★ 5.0

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.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Fries Entertainment

Toughlove Trailers

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Cast

Jan Charters

Lee Remick

Rob Charters

Bruce Dern

Gary Charters

Jason Patric

Scott Charters

Eric Schiff

Kristen Marsh

Dedee Pfeiffer

Max Wiley

Dana Elcar

Cindy

Beth Miller

Darlene Marsh

Piper Laurie

3rd Leader

Erica Yohn

Tim

Sean Frye

Lloyd

Jim Haynie

Bess Dawson

Janet MacLachlan

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