A Fast Buck... A Fast Bronc... A Fast Thrill!
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.
The Lusty Men (1952) is a drama and western film directed by Nicholas Ray, released on October 24, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy and Arthur Hunnicutt. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
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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
Directed by Nicholas Ray, written by Claude Stanush, David Dortort and Horace McCoy, produced by Jerry Wald.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 98 ratings.
There never was a bronc that couldn't be rode, there never a cowboy that couldn't be throwed. Guys like me last forever. The Lusty Men is directed by Nicholas Ray and co-written by Horace McCoy and David Dortort from a suggested story by Claude Stanush. It stars Robert Mitchum, Susan Hayward, Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt, Frank Faylen and Carol Nugent. Music is by Roy Webb and cinematography by Lee Garmes.…
Reviewed on July 11, 2020
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The main cast of The Lusty Men (1952) includes Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt and Frank Faylen. The film was directed by Nicholas Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Lusty Men was released on October 24, 1952 and runs for 1h 53m.
The Lusty Men (1952) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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