TV Movie ·Drama ·Adventure · United States of America · 1980 · 3h 0m

Roughnecks

Director

Cast

Cathy Lee Crosby as Tracy Carter Steve Forrest as Paul Marshall Stephen McHattie as Roy Bethke Sam Melville as O'Dell Hartman Vera Miles as Ida McBride Harry Morgan as Plug Champion

Crew

John C. Flinn III — Director of Photography Alan L. Shefland — Editor Michael Michaelian — Writer Richard E. Lyons — Producer

Tagline

Oil for Profits - Women for Love!

Synopsis

Ida McBride decides to drill for oil on her ranch, against her son Tom's wishes. A contentious crew of wildcatters arrives, including a stalwart drilling magnate, his tool-pusher and a young roughneck associate, who endeavor to save the ranching empire by trying to bring in a methane gas well.

Mood & Themes

drilling for oil

Key Collaborators

Bernard McEveety Director John C. Flinn III Director of Photography Alan L. Shefland Editor Michael Michaelian Writer Richard E. Lyons Producer

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