The Lusty Men (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, The Lusty Men is an action, drama and western film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 113 minutes. “A Fast Buck... A Fast Bronc... A Fast Thrill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Lusty Men stars Susan Hayward as Louise Merritt, Robert Mitchum as Jeff McCloud, Arthur Kennedy as Wes Merritt and Arthur Hunnicutt as Booker Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Lusty Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lusty Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lusty Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lusty Men (1952)?
- In US, The Lusty Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lusty Men worth watching?
- The Lusty Men holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lusty Men?
- The Lusty Men stars Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt and Frank Faylen.
- When was The Lusty Men released?
- The Lusty Men was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.