The Lusty Men
“A Fast Buck... A Fast Bronc... A Fast Thrill!”
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.
Where to watch The Lusty Men in United States
Can I watch The Lusty Men in United States? The Lusty Men isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Lusty Men streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Tivify | — |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | — |
About The Lusty Men
The Lusty Men is a 1952 English-language drama and western film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Lusty Men was produced by Wald/Krasna Productions and RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 24, 1952, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Claude Stanush, Horace McCoy, David Dortort
- Release date
- October 24, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Wald/Krasna Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
The Lusty Men cast & crew
The Lusty Men was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by Claude Stanush, Horace McCoy, and David Dortort.
The cast features 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, and Walter Coy as Buster Burgess.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Lee Garmes, and it was produced by Jerry Wald.
Is The Lusty Men worth watching?
The Lusty Men holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 98 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and western, The Lusty Men is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lusty Men
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Cast of The Lusty Men
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
The Lusty Men — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lusty Men in United States?
The Lusty Men is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Lusty Men in?
The Lusty Men is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lusty Men?
The Lusty Men runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Lusty Men rated?
The Lusty Men is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 98 ratings.
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