The Lusty Men (1952)
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- 1h 53min
- Action, Drama
- 24 Oct 1952 (USA)
- Movie
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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Cast verified as complete
| Susan Hayward | ... |
Louise Merritt
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| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Jeff McCloud
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| Arthur Kennedy | ... |
Wes Merritt
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| Arthur Hunnicutt | ... |
Booker Davis
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| Frank Faylen | ... |
Al Dawson
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| Walter Coy | ... |
Buster Burgess
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| Carol Nugent | ... |
Rusty Davis
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| Maria Hart | ... |
Rosemary Maddox
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| Lorna Thayer | ... |
Grace Burgess
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| Burt Mustin | ... |
Jeremiah Watrus
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| Karen Randle | ... |
Ginny Logan
(as Karen King)
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| Jimmie Dodd | ... |
Red Logan
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| Eleanor Todd | ... |
Babs
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Emile Avery | ... |
Cowboy at Knife Fight (uncredited)
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Barbara Blaine | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Hazel Boyne | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Robert Bray | ... |
Fritz (uncredited)
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Buck Bucko | ... |
Rodeo Official (uncredited)
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| Roy Bucko | ... |
Rodeo Official (uncredited)
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Bob Burrows | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Mary Jane Carey | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Lane Chandler | ... |
4th Rodeo Announcer (uncredited) (voice)
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| Sam Flint | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Bob Folkerson | ... |
Rodeo Cowboy (uncredited)
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| Clem Fuller | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Slim Gaut | ... |
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
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| Roy Glenn | ... |
Cook (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Chick Hannan | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Don Happy | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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| Riley Hill | ... |
Hoag - Ranch Hand (uncredited)
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Alice Kirby | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Monte Carlo Club Manager (uncredited)
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| Frank Matts | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Billy McCoy | ... |
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
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| John Mitchum | ... |
Jack Nemo (uncredited)
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| Dennis Moore | ... |
Cashier (uncredited)
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Nancy Moore | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Fox O'Callahan | ... |
Rodeo Official (uncredited)
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| Joe Phillips | ... |
Rodeo Official (uncredited)
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| Marshall Reed | ... |
Jim-Bob Tyler (uncredited)
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| Bob Reeves | ... |
Rodeo Official (uncredited)
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| Chuck Roberson | ... |
Cowboy (uncredited)
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Louise Saraydar | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Rocky Shahan | ... |
Cowboy at Knife Fight (uncredited)
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George Sherwood | ... |
Veterinarian (uncredited)
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Bert Spencer | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Glenn Strange | ... |
Rig Ferris - Foreman (uncredited)
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Jean Stratton | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Jack Tornek | ... |
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
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Ralph Volkie | ... |
Slicker (uncredited)
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| Dan White | ... |
Rodeo Announcer #1 (uncredited)
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| Chili Williams | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Sheb Wooley | ... |
Gambler with Buster (uncredited)
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Sally Yarnell | ... |
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nicholas Ray | ||
| Robert Parrish | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Horace McCoy | ... | (written for the screen by) and |
| David Dortort | ... | (written for the screen by) |
| Claude Stanush | ... | (suggested by a story by) |
| Alfred Hayes | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Andrew Solt | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Jerry Wald | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Tom Gries | ... | associate producer (as Thomas S. Gries) |
| Norman Krasna | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Jerry Wald | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Roy Webb | ||
Cinematography by
| Lee Garmes | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ralph Dawson | ||
Art Direction by
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ||
| Alfred Herman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jack Mills | ||
| Darrell Silvera | ||
Makeup Department
| Mel Berns | ... | makeup artist |
| Larry Germain | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Edward Killy | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Phil Brigandi | ... | sound |
| Clem Portman | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Bob Burrows | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Carson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Richard Farnsworth | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Folkerson | ... | stunt double: Ben Cooper (uncredited) |
| Carol Henry | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Leroy Johnson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Roberson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Rocky Shahan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| James Van Horn | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Woulfe | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| C. Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1952) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Distributing Corporation of Canada (1952) (Canada) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Pictures (Australasia) (1952) (Australia) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1953) (France) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1953) (Italy) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1954) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1953) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Hermes Cinematografica (1965) (Italy) (theatrical) (re-release)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Showcorporation (1958) (United States) (tv)
- Prokino Filmverleih (1983) (West Germany) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Media Target Distribution (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When he sustains a rodeo injury, star rider Jeff McCloud returns to his hometown after many years of absence. He signs on as a hired hand with a local ranch, where he befriends fellow ranch hand Wes and his wife Louise. Wes has big dreams of owning his own little farm, and rodeo winnings could help finance it. Wes convinces Jeff to coach him in the rodeo ways, but Louise has her doubts. She doesn't want her man to end up a broken down rodeo bum like Jeff McCloud. Despite Louise's concern, the threesome hit the road in their Woody, chucking a secure present for an unknown future. Will they find success or sorrow? This picture features plenty of rodeo action and thrills.
Written by Thomas McWilliams |
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| Taglines | "Make A Buck, Spend It Fast... Meet A Dame, Kiss Her Quick!" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the opening credits, filmed on Stone St. in Tucson, AZ, the Pioneer Hotel is briefly visible, and farther down the street, Steinfield's Department Store. The hotel was said to be "100 percent fireproof", a claim that was refuted in December 1970 when fire swept through the upper floors, claiming 29 victims - among whom were Harry and Margaret Steinfield, who lived in its penthouse. The building was repaired and is now a mixed-use apartment and office space. See more » |
| Goofs | Directly after the ride by Jeff McCloud, the rodeo announcer introduces the next rider as hailing from "Big Springs, Texas". He even announces the town name twice - before and after the ride. In reality, there is no "s" at the end of the second word - the town is "Big Spring". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Lightning Over Water (1980). See more » |
| Quotes |
Jeff McCloud:
There never was a bronc that couldn't be rode, there never a cowboy that couldn't be throwed. Guys like me last forever. See more » |