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The Lusty Men
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The Lusty Men

1952-10-24 · 113 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Western

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.

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Directors
Nicholas Ray
Production companies
Wald/Krasna Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Susan HaywardSusan HaywardLouise Merritt
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumJeff McCloud
Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyWes Merritt
Arthur HunnicuttArthur HunnicuttBooker Davis
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenAl Dawson
Walter CoyWalter CoyBuster Burgess
Carol NugentCarol NugentRusty Davis
Maria HartMaria HartRosemary Maddox
Lorna ThayerLorna ThayerGrace Burgess
Burt MustinBurt MustinJeremiah Watrus
Karen RandleKaren RandleGinny Logan
Jimmie DoddJimmie DoddRed Logan
Eleanor ToddBabs
Robert BrayRobert BrayFritz (uncredited)
Lane ChandlerLane Chandler4th Rodeo Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Dennis MooreDennis MooreCashier (uncredited)
Marshall ReedMarshall ReedJim-Bob Tyler (uncredited)
Chuck RobersonChuck RobersonCowboy
Glenn StrangeGlenn StrangeRig Ferris - Foreman (uncredited)
Chili WilliamsChili WilliamsBit Part (uncredited)

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