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Tough as They Come

  • 1942
  • Approved
  • 1h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
58
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Gabriel Dell, Ann Gillis, Huntz Hall, Billy Halop, Paul Kelly, Helen Parrish, and Bernard Punsly in Tough as They Come (1942)
Drama

The 'Little Tough Guys' are working as collectors for a finance company, when they discover the company's illegal activities.The 'Little Tough Guys' are working as collectors for a finance company, when they discover the company's illegal activities.The 'Little Tough Guys' are working as collectors for a finance company, when they discover the company's illegal activities.

  • Director
    • William Nigh
  • Writers
    • Lewis Amster
    • Albert Bein
    • Brenda Weisberg
  • Stars
    • Billy Halop
    • Paul Kelly
    • Helen Parrish
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    58
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Nigh
    • Writers
      • Lewis Amster
      • Albert Bein
      • Brenda Weisberg
    • Stars
      • Billy Halop
      • Paul Kelly
      • Helen Parrish
    • 1User review
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    Top Cast22

    Billy Halop
    Billy Halop
    • Tommy Clark
    Paul Kelly
    Paul Kelly
    • Dan Stevens
    Helen Parrish
    Helen Parrish
    • Ann Wilson
    Ann Gillis
    Ann Gillis
    • Frankie Taylor
    Huntz Hall
    Huntz Hall
    • Pig - aka Albert
    Bernard Punsly
    Bernard Punsly
    • Ape
    Gabriel Dell
    Gabriel Dell
    • String
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mrs. Clark
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Mike Taylor
    Gisela Werbisek
    Gisela Werbisek
    • Mrs. Polashek
    • (as Giselle Werbiseck)
    Jimmy Butler
    Jimmy Butler
    • Gene Bennett
    • (as Jimmie Butler)
    John Eldredge
    John Eldredge
    • Rogers
    Theresa Harris
    Theresa Harris
    • Bessie Mae
    Clarence Muse
    Clarence Muse
    • Eddie
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Phillips
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Faylen
    Frank Faylen
    • Collector
    • (uncredited)
    Antonio Filauri
    • Fruit Vendor
    • (uncredited)
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Process Server
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Nigh
    • Writers
      • Lewis Amster
      • Albert Bein
      • Brenda Weisberg
    • All cast & crew
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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 13, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fuertes y valientes
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 1m(61 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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