Tough Kids

Tough Kids

1983 · 90 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

A former athlete runs a camp dedicated to reforming juvenile criminals, a tough job with no quick payoffs.

Directed by Dinara Asanova · Written by Yuri Klepikov

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