Tough guy
![]() The Tough guy (also sometimes referred to as "the badass") is a stock character archetype. A typical anti-hero, he usually uses attitude and no-nonsense demeanor to get what he wants, even if he is a protagonist. Nowadays, this character is most prevalent in mob movies. In the past, actors like James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson virtually made a living playing such characters. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Stock character: A stock character is a fictional character that relies heavily on cultural types or stereotypes for its personality, manner of speech, and other characteristics. Stock characters are instantly recognizable to members of a given culture. Because of this, a frequent device of both comedy and parody i... Archetype: Archetype is defined as an original model of which all other similar persons, objects, or concepts are merely derivative, copied, patterned, or emulated. Archetype is also a template which exists in the unconscious part of the human brain, and can guide ones ability to understand or behaviors. The t... Anti-hero: In literature and film, an anti-hero is a central or supporting character that has some of the personality traits traditionally assigned to villains or un-heroic people, but nonetheless also has enough heroic qualities, intentions, or type of strength to gain the sympathy of readers or viewers. Anti... Tough guy related Images and Photos (experimental)
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