The Lusty Men(1952)
“A Fast Buck... A Fast Bronc... A Fast Thrill!”
Overview
Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Studio
Wald/Krasna Productions
Cast
Susan Hayward
as Louise Merritt
Robert Mitchum
as Jeff McCloud
Arthur Kennedy
as Wes Merritt
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Booker Davis
Frank Faylen
as Al Dawson
Walter Coy
as Buster Burgess
Carol Nugent
as Rusty Davis
Maria Hart
as Rosemary Maddox
Lorna Thayer
as Grace Burgess
Burt Mustin
as Jeremiah Watrus
Karen Randle
as Ginny Logan
Jimmie Dodd
as Red Logan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Wald/Krasna Productions • RKO Radio Pictures
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Where can I watch The Lusty Men?▼
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What is The Lusty Men about?▼
Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.
Who directed The Lusty Men?▼
The Lusty Men was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1952. It is a drama, western film.
How long is The Lusty Men?▼
The Lusty Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lusty Men?▼
The cast of The Lusty Men includes Susan Hayward as Louise Merritt, Robert Mitchum as Jeff McCloud, Arthur Kennedy as Wes Merritt, Arthur Hunnicutt as Booker Davis, Frank Faylen as Al Dawson and more.
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