

Tough as They Come
1942-06-05 · 60 min · ★ 9.0
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
Top Cast
Billy HalopTommy Clark
Paul KellyDan Stevens
Helen ParrishAnn Wilson
Ann GillisFrankie Taylor
Huntz HallPig aka Albert
Bernard PunslyApe
Gabriel DellString
Virginia BrissacMrs. Clark
John GallaudetMike Taylor
Jimmy ButlerGene Bennett
John EldredgeWalter Rogers
Theresa HarrisBessie Mae
Clarence MuseEddie
Paul E. BurnsPhillips
Frank FaylenCollector
James FlavinProcess Server
Dick HoganJim Bond
George Offerman, Jr.DaveTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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