The Toughest Man in the World

The Toughest Man in the World

It's Harder to Win When you Play by the Rules!

1984 · 120 min · ★ 5.8 · TV Movie, Drama

Mr. T's first starring made-for-TV movie role has him playing a tough and scowling, but softhearted, nightclub bouncer who finds himself involved with a bunch of kids after being conned into taking over a youth center.

Directed by Dick Lowry · Written by Richard A. Guttman

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