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Tough Guy

Tough Guy

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2018
1h 34m
6.9(12 votes)
Documentary

Overview

Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career and death of NHL tough guy Bob Probert.

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28 members
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Bob Probert

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Dani Probert

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Theresa Probert

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Brogan Probert

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Tierney Probert

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Declyn Probert

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Norm Probert

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Jim Lites

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Keith Gave

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Dan Parkinson

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Leslie Parkinson

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James Wood

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Dave Whinham

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Don Wiley

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Don Cadarian

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Pat Ducharme

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Colin Campbell

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Chris Chelios

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Stu Grimson

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Tie Domi

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Bruce Bell

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Craig Coxe

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Troy Crowder

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Sheldon Kennedy

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Joe Kocur

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Tony Twist

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Don Cherry

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Marty McSorley

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