Overview

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.

Cast

Cathy Lee Crosby, Steve Forrest, Stephen McHattie, Sam Melville, Vera Miles, Harry Morgan, Wilford Brimley, A Martinez

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What is "Roughnecks" about?

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.

When was "Roughnecks" released?

Roughnecks was released in 1980.

Who stars in "Roughnecks"?

The cast includes Cathy Lee Crosby, Steve Forrest, Stephen McHattie, Sam Melville.