The Lusty Men

The Lusty Men

6.7IMDb Score
Released:1952-10-24
Duration:113 min
Director:Nicholas Ray
Actors:Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt, Frank Faylen
Production:Wald/Krasna Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

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.

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