The Lusty Men
“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.
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1952 THE LUSTY MEN - Trailer - Robert Mitchum, Susan Hayward
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-20
Top Cast
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Susan Hayward
Louise Merritt
Robert Mitchum
Jeff McCloud
Arthur Kennedy
Wes Merritt
Arthur Hunnicutt
Booker Davis
Frank Faylen
Al Dawson
Walter Coy
Buster Burgess
Carol Nugent
Rusty Davis
Maria Hart
Rosemary Maddox
Lorna Thayer
Grace Burgess
Burt Mustin
Jeremiah Watrus
Karen Randle
Ginny Logan
Jimmie Dodd
Red Logan
Eleanor Todd
Babs
Robert Bray
Fritz (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
4th Rodeo Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Dennis Moore
Cashier (uncredited)
Marshall Reed
Jim-Bob Tyler (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
Cowboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Stanush, Horace McCoy, David Dortort, Alfred Hayes, Andrew Solt, Jerry Wald
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Lusty Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Wald/Krasna Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
Claude Stanush, Horace McCoy, David Dortort, Alfred Hayes, Andrew Solt, Jerry Wald
Roy Webb
Lee Garmes
Ralph Dawson
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Horace McCoy
Writer
David Dortort
Writer
Alfred Hayes
Writer
Andrew Solt
Writer
Jerry Wald
Writer
Jerry Wald
Producer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in The Lusty Men?
The principal cast of The Lusty Men includes Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt, Frank Faylen.
When was The Lusty Men released and how long is it?
The Lusty Men was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lusty Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lusty Men was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lusty Men?
The Lusty Men holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).