Tough Assignment (1949)

Name: Tough Assignment
Genre: Western, Action, Adventure, Crime
Released: 1949
Duration: 64 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Don 'Red' Barry, Marjorie Steele, Steve Brodie, Marc Lawrence, Ben Welden

1h 4m United States of America

Western Action Adventure Crime

Plot

Meddling reporter Dan Reilly, portrayed by Donald "Red" Barry, is back in Los Angeles with his wife Margie, a keen photographer eager to capture every moment. Their leisurely outing takes a turn when Margie snaps a picture outside a butcher shop, just as three thugs exit after assaulting the owners. Drawn into the chaotic world of an illegal meat operation involving cattle rustling, the couple becomes determined to uncover the truth. Despite facing physical threats, Dan is relentless in his quest for the scoop, racing against the clock with only 64 minutes to unravel the mystery.

Cast

Don 'Red' Barry Marjorie Steele Steve Brodie Marc Lawrence Ben Welden Sid Melton John Cason Frank Richards Fred Kohler Jr. Michael Whalen Edit Angold Leander De Cordova Stanley Andrews Stanley Price Iris Adrian