The Lusty Men
Seen it?1952 | 113 min | Drama, Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Stagecoach or Open Range, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray
- Susan HaywardLouise Merritt
- Robert MitchumJeff McCloud
- Arthur KennedyWes Merritt
- Arthur HunnicuttBooker Davis
- Frank FaylenAl Dawson
- Walter CoyBuster Burgess
- Carol NugentRusty Davis
- Maria HartRosemary Maddox
- Lorna ThayerGrace Burgess
- Burt MustinJeremiah Watrus