Tough Kid
1938, English. Directed by Howard Bretherton.
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!
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Tough Kid is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Howard BrethertonDirector
- Frankie Darro'Skipper' Murphy
- Dick Purcell'Red' Murphy
- Judith AllenRuth Lane
- Lillian ElliottKatie Murphy
- Don RowanBill Grogan
- William RuhlMonk -Club Owner
- Lew KellyRegan - Policeman
- Ralph PetersBlackie - Henchman
- Max MarxBritt - Henchman
- Jean JoyceMiss Grace - Radford's Nurse
- Cliff HowellRadio Commentator
- Joe LynchHenchman
Details
- Released
- 28 December 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brenda Weisberg, Wellyn Totman
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Tough Kid runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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Tough Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tough Kid is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tough Kid on?
Tough Kid is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tough Kid?
If you liked Tough Kid, try Oscar Shaw, The Blue Lamp, Wrong Cops.
Who directed Tough Kid?
Tough Kid (1938) was directed by Howard Bretherton and stars Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen.