The Tougher They Come (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film
Released in 1950, The Tougher They Come is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 69 minutes. “SAVAGE BATTLE FOR TIMBER AND WOMEN IN THE WILD NORTH WOODS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a rugged Northwest logging camp, this drama follows the exploits of the lumberjack who inherits the camp. For a long time, he has been courting a pretty young thing, and now that she believes him wealthy, she decides to finally accept his proposal. When she finds out that the company has many financial woes and that living in the woods takes guts and courage, she turns into a nagging shrew, constantly urging him to sell-out to a major corporation. Meanwhile his treacherous foreman, an agent of the bigger company, uses sabotage to change the stubborn camp owner's mind.
Who’s in it. The Tougher They Come stars Wayne Morris as Bill Shaw, Preston Foster as Joe MacKinley, Kay Buckley as Helen MacKinley and William Bishop as Gus Williams, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tougher They Come page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tougher They Come 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 The Tougher They Come (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tougher They Come change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Tougher They Come?
- The Tougher They Come stars Wayne Morris, Preston Foster, Kay Buckley, William Bishop and Frank McHugh.
- When was The Tougher They Come released?
- The Tougher They Come was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.