The Lusty Men

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

Oct 24 1952 Passed 1h 53m
Action, Drama, Sport

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.

Plot

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

Horace McCoy, David Dortort, Claude Stanush

Directed by

Nicholas Ray, Robert Parrish

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Wald/Krasna Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
3,858
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA