Semi-Tough

Two best friends and professional football players, Billy Clyde Puckett and Shake Tiller, decide to go into business together after retiring from the game. They set up a "professional" company that helps people get back on their feet after life's upsets. Their biggest challenge comes when they both fall for the same woman, Barbara Jane Bookman, the daughter of Shake's employer.

Semi-Tough was a commercial success, praised for its witty dialogue and the chemistry between its leads. While some critics found its humor occasionally coarse, many audiences enjoyed its blend of sports action and romantic comedy.

• Praised for its sharp, often crude, humor and star power.
• The film's exploration of friendship and romance resonated with audiences.
• Some found the plot and its resolutions to be somewhat contrived.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's comedic elements and the performances of Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn. Many found it a fun, albeit silly, movie that successfully blended sports and romance.

The film was based on the novel of the same name by Dan Jenkins, who also co-wrote the screenplay.