"Things Are Tough All Over" follows the misadventures of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, playing exaggerated versions of themselves. The duo is hired to drive a limousine from Chicago to Las Vegas by two dubious characters, Mr. Slyman and Prince Habib. Unbeknownst to Cheech and Chong, the limo is loaded with five million dollars in dirty money, leading them into a series of comedic escapades and misfortunes.
The film delves into themes of naiveté amidst corruption and the classic underdog narrative. Cheech and Chong's characters embody the laid-back, carefree spirit, inadvertently becoming entangled in criminal activities far beyond their understanding. Their journey accentuates the clash between innocence and the shady underworld, all wrapped in humor and satire that critiques greed and deception without losing its light-hearted essence.
Upon its release, "Things Are Tough All Over" contributed to the cult status of Cheech and Chong's brand of comedy. While it didn't reach the iconic heights of their earlier works, the film resonated with fans for its quintessential stoner humor and the duo's undeniable chemistry. The movie's portrayal of a bizarre road trip filled with unconventional challenges cemented its place in pop culture as a memorable, if underrated, comedy from the 1980s.
Main Cast of Things Are Tough All Over
Cheech Marin
Tommy Chong
Toni Attell
Mike Bacarella
Crew of Things Are Tough All Over
Full backstage crew list →- Released August 04, 1982