Summary
Tough As They Come is an American crime film first released in 1942,
directed by William Nigh.
The film stars Billy Halop, Paul Kelly, Helen Parrish, Ann Gillis and Huntz Hall.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: William Nigh
- Script: Lewis Amster, Albert Bein, Brenda Weisberg
- Photo: Elwood Bredell
- Cast: Billy Halop (Tommy Clark), Paul Kelly (Dan Stevens), Helen Parrish (Ann Wilson), Ann Gillis (Frankie Taylor), Huntz Hall (Pig – aka Albert), Bernard Punsly (Ape), Gabriel Dell (String), Virginia Brissac (Mrs. Clark), John Gallaudet (Mike Taylor), Gisela Werbisek (Mrs. Polashek), Jimmy Butler (Gene Bennett), John Eldredge (Rogers), Theresa Harris (Bessie Mae), Clarence Muse (Eddie), Paul E. Burns (Phillips), Frank Faylen (Collector), Antonio Filauri (Fruit Vendor), James Flavin (Process Server), Dick Hogan (Jim Bond), George Offerman Jr. (Dave), Mala Powers (Esther Clark), Jack C. Smith (Irate Citizen)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 61 min; B&W
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