Toughlove
(1985, 1h 40min, NR)
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(1985, 1h 40min, NR)No Rating

Toughlove

(1985, 1h 40min, NR)

(1985, 1h 40min, NR)
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Genre

Drama, Old movies

Synopsis

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.