The Toughest Man In the World

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"It's Harder to Win When you Play by the Rules!"
  • NR
  • 1984
  • 1 hr 34 min
  • 5.2  (335)

The Toughest Man in the World is a 1984 action-comedy film, directed by Dick Lowry and starring Mr. T, Dennis Dugan, and John P. Navin Jr. The film follows the story of Bruise Brubaker (Mr. T), a former professional wrestler who now works as a high school janitor. Bruise is known for his incredible strength and toughness, which often leads him to get involved in various sticky situations.

The film begins with Bruise working at the high school and trying to avoid the advances of the school nurse, Miss Angela Bacala (played by Nancy Valen). However, his life takes a turn when he meets Timmy Bracken (Navin Jr.), a young boy who is constantly bullied by a group of older kids. Bruise takes Timmy under his wing and teaches him how to stand up for himself through boxing lessons.

Meanwhile, a group of criminals led by Max Slater (Dugan) arrives in town and begins to cause trouble. Max is a former wrestler turned criminal, who wants to use Bruise's strength and toughness to help him in his heists. Max and his gang are after a valuable diamond necklace which is being stored at the local jewelry store. Max devises a plan to steal the necklace by using Bruise's skills to break into the store.

Bruise is hesitant at first but eventually agrees to help Max, under the condition that he will only do it to help Timmy, who needs expensive medical treatment. Bruise and Timmy become the target of the criminals, and they are forced to flee when the heist goes wrong. The rest of the film follows their attempts to evade the criminals while trying to save Timmy's life.

The movie is full of action, comedy, and heart-warming moments. The film's strength lies in Mr. T's character, who delivers an impressive performance as the tough yet kind-hearted Bruise. His interactions with Timmy are some of the movie's best moments, and the unlikely bond between the two characters is one of the film's biggest strengths.

Dennis Dugan, who plays the main villain, is equally impressive. He brings a level of charisma and humor to his role, which makes him a fun character to watch, even though he is the antagonist. The supporting cast all deliver solid performances, which help to elevate the movie beyond just a simple action-comedy.

The film's action sequences are well choreographed and are sure to entertain those looking for some excitement. The movie also has a good sense of humor, with plenty of one-liners and comedic moments that will make viewers smile. The film's soundtrack, which features songs by Survivor and Kool & The Gang, is also worth mentioning, as it helps to set the tone of the movie.

Overall, The Toughest Man in the World is an enjoyable film that offers something for everyone. The movie boasts a cast of likable characters, exciting action sequences, and plenty of laughs. Mr. T delivers a memorable performance as Bruise, which makes this movie worth watching. Fans of action-comedies and '80s movies are sure to enjoy this film.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1984
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 34 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.2  (335)