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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1952-10-24
Languageen
Runtime1h 53m
Production

Wald/Krasna Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

6.7(99)
•1952•1h 53m

The Lusty Men

"A Fast Buck... A Fast Bronc... A Fast Thrill!"

DramaWestern

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
Writing & Screenplay
Horace McCoyDavid Dortort
Cinematography
Lee Garmes

Principal Cast

51 credited
Susan Hayward
Susan HaywardLouise Merritt
Robert Mitchum
Robert MitchumJeff McCloud
Arthur Kennedy
Arthur KennedyWes Merritt
Arthur Hunnicutt
Arthur HunnicuttBooker Davis
Frank Faylen
Frank FaylenAl Dawson
Walter Coy
Walter CoyBuster Burgess
Carol Nugent
Carol NugentRusty Davis
Maria Hart
Maria HartRosemary Maddox
Lorna Thayer
Lorna ThayerGrace Burgess
Burt Mustin
Burt MustinJeremiah Watrus

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