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Things Are Tough All Over (1982)

"The original HIGH Rollers hit the strip!"

5.619821h 30mEN
ActionComedy

Directed by Thomas K. Avildsen

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

EN

Release

August 4, 1982

Director

Thomas K. Avildsen

Official Trailer

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Overview

Everybody has problems these days, and Cheech and Chong are no exceptions. They're hired by Slyman and Habib to drive a limousine to Las Vegas with $5 million secretly stashed in the front seat. In order to get there, the pair sells off the car piece by piece, including the seven-figure front seat. ...

Cast

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Cheech / Mr. Slyman

Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong

Chong / Habib

Shelby Chong

Shelby Chong

French Girl #1

Rikki Marin

Rikki Marin

French Girl #2

Evelyn Guerrero

Evelyn Guerrero

Donna

John Steadman

John Steadman

Oldtimer

Rip Taylor

Rip Taylor

Rip Taylor

Toni Attell

Toni Attell

Cocktail Waitress

Mike Bacarella

Mike Bacarella

Cop in Laundromat

Billy Beck

Billy Beck

Pop

Don Bovingloh

Don Bovingloh

Maitre D'

Richard 'Moon' Calhoun

Richard 'Moon' Calhoun

Drummer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Things Are Tough All Over (1982), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Everybody has problems these days, and Cheech and Chong are no exceptions. They're hired by Slyman and Habib to drive a limousine to Las Vegas with $5 million secretly stashed in the front seat. In order to get there, the pair sells off the car piece by piece, including the seven-figure front seat. Cheech and Chong then have a much bigger problem - Slyman and Habib are after them, swearing to kill them after the appropriate torture.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Things Are Tough All Over. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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