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Tough as They Come
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Tough as They Come

1942-06-05 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · Crime

The 'Dead End Kids & Little Tough Guys' are working as collectors for a finance company, when they discover the company's illegal activities and try to stop them.

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Directors
William Nigh
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Billy HalopBilly HalopTommy Clark
Paul KellyPaul KellyDan Stevens
Helen ParrishHelen ParrishAnn Wilson
Ann GillisAnn GillisFrankie Taylor
Huntz HallHuntz HallPig aka Albert
Bernard PunslyBernard PunslyApe
Gabriel DellGabriel DellString
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Clark
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetMike Taylor
Gisela WerbisekMrs. Polashek
Jimmy ButlerJimmy ButlerGene Bennett
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeWalter Rogers
Theresa HarrisTheresa HarrisBessie Mae
Clarence MuseClarence MuseEddie
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsPhillips
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenCollector
Antonio FilauriFruit Vendor
James FlavinJames FlavinProcess Server
Dick HoganDick HoganJim Bond
George Offerman, Jr.George Offerman, Jr.Dave

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