Rough, Tough and Ready
Directed by	Del Lord
Written by	Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Produced by	Alexis Thurn-Taxis
Starring	Chester Morris Victor McLaglen Jean Rogers
Cinematography	George Meehan
Edited by	Richard Fantl
Music by	Marlin Skiles
Production company	Columbia Pictures
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	March 22, 1945
Running time	66 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Rough, Tough and Ready is a 1945 American war comedy drama film directed by Del Lord and starring Chester Morris, Victor McLaglen and Jean Rogers. It aimed to replicate the success of the series of buddy films that McLaglen had previously starred in with Edmund Lowe.^[1]

The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Holscher.

Plot

A deep sea diver running a maritime salvage company enlists after the Attack on Pearl Harbor. He enjoys a playful rivalry with his best friend over women, particularly concerning the joint owner of the salvage company who has joined the WACs.

Main cast

• Chester Morris as Brad Crowder
• Victor McLaglen as Owen McCarey
• Jean Rogers as Jo Matheson
• Veda Ann Borg as Lorine Gray
• Amelita Ward as Kitty Duval
• Robert B. Williams as Paul
• John Tyrrell as Herbie
• Fred Graff as Tony