The read
It runs long at 3h 0m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Bernard McEveetyDirector
- Michael MichaelianWriter
Cast
- Cathy Lee CrosbyTracy Carter
- Steve ForrestPaul Marshall
- Sam MelvilleO'Dell Hartman
- Vera MilesIda McBride
- Harry MorganPlug Champion
- Wilford BrimleyWillie Clayton
- Stephen McHattieRoy Bethke
- A MartinezSal Espinoza
- Ana AliciaYolanda Suarez
- Andrew RubinGeorge Harris
- Timothy ScottBoone Maddox
- Rockne TarkingtonLenny Booker
Stills
Themes
drilling for oil