Roughshod
“"Sure I'm from the wrong side of the town...that's where I learned to handle guys like you!"”
Synopsis
Rancher Clay and his brother, Steve, head out across the Sonora mountain pass, followed by Lednov, an ex-con seeking revenge on Clay for putting him behind bars. Clay and Steve unexpectedly cross paths with a group of dance hall girls -- including Mary, Marcia and Helen -- whose stagecoach has broken down, and help them get to the nearest ranch, where Lednov unfortunately catches up to Clay.
Top Cast
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Robert Sterling
Clay Phillips
Gloria Grahame
Mary Wells
Claude Jarman Jr.
Steve Phillips
John Ireland
Lednov
Jeff Donnell
Elaine Wyatt
Myrna Dell
Helen Carter
Martha Hyer
Marcia
George Cooper
Jim Clayton
Jeff Corey
Jed Graham
Sara Haden
Ma Wyatt
James Bell
Pa (Ed) Wyatt
Sean McClory
Fowler
Robert B. Williams
McCall
Steve Savage
Peters
Ed Cassidy
Sheriff Gardner
Chuck Roberson
Deputy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, Daniel Mainwaring
- Original Score
- Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Roughshod
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Hugo Butler, Daniel Mainwaring, Peter Viertel
Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell
Joseph F. Biroc
Marston Fay
Richard H. Berger, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Marston Fay
Editor
Richard H. Berger
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Daniel Mainwaring
Screenplay
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roughshod
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roughshod about?
Rancher Clay and his brother, Steve, head out across the Sonora mountain pass, followed by Lednov, an ex-con seeking revenge on Clay for putting him behind bars. Clay and Steve unexpectedly cross paths with a group of dance hall girls -- including Mary, Marcia and Helen -- whose stagecoach has broken down, and help them get to the nearest ranch, where Lednov unfortunately catches up to Clay.
Who directed Roughshod?
Roughshod was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Roughshod?
The principal cast of Roughshod includes Robert Sterling, Gloria Grahame, Claude Jarman Jr., John Ireland, Jeff Donnell.
When was Roughshod released and how long is it?
Roughshod was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Roughshod?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roughshod was composed by Roy Webb, Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roughshod?
Roughshod holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).