Tough Kid

Tough Kid

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!

NR 1938 · 59 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Action

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.

Directed by Howard Bretherton · Written by Brenda Weisberg

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