Rough, Tough and Readyis a 1945 Americanwarcomedy drama filmdirected byDel Lordand starringChester Morris,Victor McLaglenandJean Rogers.It aimed to replicate the success of the series of buddy films that McLaglen had previously starred in withEdmund Lowe.[1]
| Rough, Tough and Ready | |
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| Directed by | Del Lord |
| Written by | Edward T. Lowe Jr. |
| Produced by | Alexis Thurn-Taxis |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | George Meehan |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
| Music by | Marlin Skiles |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film's sets were designed by theart directorWalter Holscher.
Plot
editAdeep sea diverrunning a maritime salvage company enlists after theAttack on Pearl Harbor.He enjoys a playful rivalry with his best friend over women, particularly concerning the joint owner of the salvage company who has joined theWACs.
Main cast
edit- Chester Morrisas Brad Crowder
- Victor McLaglenas Owen McCarey
- Jean Rogersas Jo Matheson
- Veda Ann Borgas Lorine Gray
- Amelita Wardas Kitty Duval
- Robert B. Williamsas Paul
- John Tyrrellas Herbie
- Fred Graff as Tony
References
edit- ^Shull p.406
Bibliography
edit- Michael S. Shull.Hollywood War Films, 1937–1945: An Exhaustive Filmography of American Feature-Length Motion Pictures Relating to World War II.McFarland, 2006.
External links
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