Toughlove (1985)
- Director(s):
- Glenn Jordan
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Synopsis of Toughlove
This made-for-TV drama was inspired by the real-life Toughlove program, set up to help parents of kids with severe alcohol, drug and behavior problems. Lee Remick and Bruce Dern star as a middle-aged couple who have completely lost control of their teen-aged son Jason Patric. When all else fails, the couple joins Toughlove, adhering to the organization's policy of being cruel (but not abusive) in order to be kind. Their story alternates with the travails of Toughlove member Piper Laurie and her suicidal daughter DeDee Pfeiffer (sister of Michelle). Toughlove was originally telecast October 13, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Toughlove
- Beth Miller
- Piper Laurie - Darlene Marsh
- DeDee Pfeiffer - Darlene Marsh
- Ivan Bonar - Mr. Griffin
- Dana Elcar - Max Wiley
- Jim Haynie - Lloyd
- Janet MacLachlan - Bess Dawson
- Eric Schiff - Scott Charters
- Helene Udy - Wanda
- John Wesley - Danny Dawson
- Noni White - Group Leader
- Bruce Dern - Rob Charters
- Jason Patric - Gary Charters
- Lee Remick - Jan Charters
- Jo de Winter - Barbara Wiley
- Sean Frye - Tim
- Louise Latham - Mrs. Griffin (uncredited)
- F. William Parker - Car Dealer
- Charlie Stavola - Group Leader
- Erica Yohn - 3rd Leader
- Guy Killum - Calvin Dawson
- Director(s):
- Glenn Jordan
- Producer(s):
- Ervin Zavada
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