Roughnecks(1980)
Oil for Profits - Women for Love!
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.
Movie: Roughnecks
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tracy Carter
Paul Marshall
Roy Bethke
O'Dell Hartman
Ida McBride
Plug Champion
Willie Clayton
Sal Espinoza
Yolanda Suarez
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