The Lusty Men

1952 · directed by Nicholas Ray

Rating
82/100
Hit
yes

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.

The Lusty Men (1952), directed by Nicholas Ray, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Susan Hayward
  • Robert Mitchum
  • Arthur Kennedy
  • Arthur Hunnicutt
  • Frank Faylen
  • Walter Coy
  • Carol Nugent
  • Maria Hart
  • Lorna Thayer
  • Burt Mustin

Crew

  • Lee Garmes — Director of Photography
  • Ralph Dawson — Editor
  • Roy Webb — Original Music Composer
  • Alfred Hayes — Writer
  • Andrew Solt — Writer
  • David Dortort — Writer
  • Horace McCoy — Writer
  • Jerry Wald — Writer

More from Nicholas Ray

  1. In a Lonely Place (1950) — 85/100 · hit
  2. Rebel Without a Cause (1955) — 81/100 · hit
  3. Bigger Than Life (1956) — 80/100 · hit
  4. Johnny Guitar (1954) — 80/100 · hit
  5. They Live by Night (1949) — 78/100
  6. Party Girl (1958) — 75/100

How these numbers work: Methodology