A retired Master Sniper and a 75-year-old 10th Degree Karate Master share their experiences and the human side of their tough personas.
Synopsis
A retired Master Sniper and a 75-year-old 10th Degree Karate Master share their experiences and the human side of their tough personas.
Synopsis
A feature length documentary that delves into the hearts and minds of legitimate Tough Guys. Focusing on individuals at the top of their fields, from a retired Master Sniper... to a 75-year-old 10th Degree Karate Master, the film examines what ultimately constitutes their humanity.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bill Viola and Frank Caliguri, MMA pioneers.
- Find out about the Tough Guy vs Toughman controversy.
- See the origins of MMA before the UFC.
Did You Know
- CV Productions created a new sport in 1979, over a decade before the UFC.
- The Tough Guy Law, the first MMA ban, was passed due to political scrutiny.
- Filming took place at 18 locations, including Denny's restaurant and Allegheny Shotokan Karate.
- The film premiered at the AFI Film Festival in 2017 before airing on Showtime.
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What year did Tough Guys premiere at the AFI Film Festival?
Tough Guys premiered at the AFI Film Festival in 2017.
Who were the founders of CV Productions?
Bill Viola and Frank Caliguri founded CV Productions.
What was the first mixed martial arts ban in the United States?
The Tough Guy Law, Senate Bill 632, was the first mixed martial arts ban in the United States.
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