Tough Love
“A friendship tested, a trust betrayed”
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DC Lenny Milton (Winstone) is not as ambitious as his best friend and popular boss DCI Michael Love (Dunbar), but the pair are drinking partners and their wives and children are close. However, this goes very wrong over the space of 7 days, when Milton is approached by the police complaints division asking him to go undercover and investigate allegations of corruption against his friend. Milton finds this difficult at first and tries to dismiss the evidence building up. But as his suspicions begin to take shape his position appears to be in danger.
Cast
Ray Winstone
as DC Lenny Milton
Adrian Dunbar
as DCI Mike Love
David Hayman
as Barry Hindes
Sally Dexter
as Helen Love
Hazel Ellerby
as Mags Milton
Annabelle Apsion
as DI Karen Irving
Sophie Stanton
as DS Denise Wright
George Anton
as DI Donald Parkin
Vincent Friell
as DC Kevin Hughes
Bruce Byron
as DC Gerry Singleton
Jake Wood
as DC Pete Ainsworth
Peter Cooney
as DS Allen
Amanda Drew
as DC Jilly Barnes
Colin Tierney
as DS Connolly
Sam Riley
as James Milton
Vicky McClure
as Zoe Love
Kelly Brailsford
as Emma Milton
Doug Allen
as Greg Naylor
William Chubb
as Matt Collins
Samantha Billington
as Kelly Langley
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About Tough Love
“A friendship tested, a trust betrayed”
DC Lenny Milton (Winstone) is not as ambitious as his best friend and popular boss DCI Michael Love (Dunbar), but the pair are drinking partners and their wives and children are close. However, this goes very wrong over the space of 7 days, when Milton is approached by the police complaints division asking him to go undercover and investigate allegations of corruption against his friend. Milton finds this difficult at first and tries to dismiss the evidence building up. But as his suspicions begin to take shape his position appears to be in danger. Running 138 minutes.
Tough Love Cast and Characters
The cast features Ray Winstone (as DC Lenny Milton), Adrian Dunbar (as DCI Mike Love), David Hayman (as Barry Hindes), Sally Dexter (as Helen Love), and Hazel Ellerby (as Mags Milton). Their performances are a major reason Tough Love has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Tough Love keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Tough Love?
Tough Love runs for 138 minutes (about 2.3 hours).
Is Tough Love good? What's the rating?
Tough Love holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Tough Love?
The main cast includes Ray Winstone, Adrian Dunbar, David Hayman, and Sally Dexter, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Tough Love available in English?
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When was Tough Love released?
Tough Love was released in 2000.
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What is Tough Love about?
Tough Love is a Drama/Crime English-language film. DC Lenny Milton (Winstone) is not as ambitious as his best friend and popular boss DCI Michael Love (Dunbar), but the pair are drinking partners and their wives and children are close. However, this goes very wrong over the space of 7 days, when Milton is approached by the police complaints division asking him to go undercover and investigate allegations of corruption against his friend. Milton finds this difficult at first and tries to dismiss the evidence building up. But as his suspicions begin to take shape his position appears to be in danger.
When was Tough Love released?
Tough Love was released on October 1, 2000. It has a runtime of 2h 18m.
Who stars in Tough Love?
Tough Love stars Ray Winstone, Adrian Dunbar, David Hayman and Sally Dexter. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Tough Love available in HD?
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