Cry Tough (film)

Cry Tough is a 1959 American film noir crime drama film noir directed by Paul Stanley written by Harry Kleiner, starring John Saxon, Linda Cristal and Joseph Calleia.

The screenplay of the film is based on the novel of the same name by Irving Shulman. However, in the transition from print to film the Jewish Brooklyn gang of the novel became a Puerto Rican gang in Spanish Harlem.

Cast

 * John Saxon as Miguel Antonio Enrico Francisco Estrada
 * Linda Cristal as Sarita
 * Joseph Calleia as Sr. Estrada
 * Harry Townes as Carlos Mendoza
 * Don Gordon as Incho
 * Perry Lopez as Toro
 * Frank Puglia as Lavandero
 * Penny Santon as Señora Estrada

Production
Saxon made it as the first under a three picture deal he had with the Hecht-Hill-Lancaster production company. It was one of several juvenile delinquent-themed movies he made.