The Roughneck (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film

Released in 1915, The Roughneck is a western film directed by Clifford Smith, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Avis and Franklin Hilliard are the spoiled, overbearing children of a wealthy father who has just died. Lord Cecil Oakleigh, a fortune hunter, is Avis's fiancée, although there is no love between them, he marrying her for her fortune and she marrying him for his title. Mr. Hilliard has left the superintendent of his mine in full charge of his fortune.
Who’s in it. The Roughneck stars William S. Hart as Dave Page, Enid Markey as Avis Hilliard, George Fisher as Franklin Hilliard and Roy Laidlaw as Jerome the Lawyer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roughneck page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roughneck tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roughneck (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Roughneck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Roughneck?
- The Roughneck stars William S. Hart, Enid Markey, George Fisher, Roy Laidlaw and Howard Hickman.
- When was The Roughneck released?
- The Roughneck was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.
