Review of Tough Nut (1968) by Alan W — 25 Mar 2013

Excellent casting, exciting fights, and all around action comes together to make one of the best action movies of all time.

This review of Tough Nut (1968) was written by Alan W on 25 Mar 2013.

Tough Nut has generally received positive reviews.

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