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Cry Tough
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Paul Stanley
Written by	Harry Kleiner
Based on	the novel Cry Tough by Irving Shulman
Produced by	Harry Kleiner
Starring	John Saxon Linda Cristal Joseph Calleia
Cinematography	Irving Glassberg Philip H. Lathrop
Edited by	Frederic Knudtson
Music by	Laurindo Almeida
Distributed by	United Artists
Release date	August 1959 (1959-08)
Running time	83 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English-Spanish

Cry Tough is a 1959 American crime drama film noir directed by Paul Stanley written by Harry Kleiner, starring John Saxon, Linda Cristal and Joseph Calleia. ^{[1] [2]}

The screenplay of the film is based on the novel of the same name by Irving Shulman. However, in the transition from print to film the Jewish Brooklyn gang of the novel became a Puerto Rican gang in Spanish Harlem. ^[3]

Plot

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Cast

• John Saxon as Miguel Antonio Enrico Francisco Estrada
• Linda Cristal as Sarita
• Joseph Calleia as Sr. Estrada
• Harry Townes as Carlos Mendoza
• Don Gordon as Incho
• Perry Lopez as Toro
• Frank Puglia as Lavandero
• Penny Santon as Señora Estrada

Production

Saxon made it as the first under a three picture deal he had with the Hecht-Hill-Lancaster production company. ^[4] It was one of several juvenile delinquent-themed movies he made. ^[5]

References

External links

• Cry Tough at IMDb
• Cry Tough at the American Film Institute Catalog
• Cry Tough at AllMovie

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