Roughshod (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1949, Roughshod is an action, drama, romance and western film directed by Mark Robson, running about 88 minutes. “"Sure I'm from the wrong side of the town...that's where I learned to handle guys like you!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Roughshod stars Robert Sterling as Clay Phillips, Gloria Grahame as Mary Wells, Claude Jarman Jr. as Steve Phillips and John Ireland as Lednov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Roughshod has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roughshod page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roughshod tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roughshod (1949)?
- In US, Roughshod is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roughshod worth watching?
- Roughshod holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roughshod?
- Roughshod stars Robert Sterling, Gloria Grahame, Claude Jarman Jr., John Ireland and Jeff Donnell.
- When was Roughshod released?
- Roughshod was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.