Drama ·Western · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 53m

The Lusty Men

Director

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

Crew

Lee Garmes — Director of Photography Ralph Dawson — Editor Roy Webb — Original Music Composer David Dortort — Writer Horace McCoy — Writer Alfred Hayes — Writer

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Nicholas Ray Director Lee Garmes Director of Photography Ralph Dawson Editor Roy Webb Original Music Composer David Dortort Writer Horace McCoy Writer Alfred Hayes Writer Andrew Solt Writer Jerry Wald Writer Claude Stanush Story Jerry Wald Producer

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