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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorNicholas Ray

WriterDavid Dortort, Horace McCoy, Alfred Hayes, Andrew Solt, Jerry Wald

CinematographerLee Garmes

ComposerRoy Webb

EditorRalph Dawson

ProducerJerry Wald

Cast

Susan Haywardas Louise Merritt

Robert Mitchumas Jeff McCloud

Arthur Kennedyas Wes Merritt

Arthur Hunnicuttas Booker Davis

Frank Faylenas Al Dawson

Walter Coyas Buster Burgess

Carol Nugentas Rusty Davis

Maria Hartas Rosemary Maddox

Lorna Thayeras Grace Burgess

Burt Mustinas Jeremiah Watrus

Karen Randleas Ginny Logan

Jimmie Doddas Red Logan

Eleanor Toddas Babs

Robert Brayas Fritz (uncredited)

Lane Chandleras 4th Rodeo Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Dennis Mooreas Cashier (uncredited)

Marshall Reedas Jim-Bob Tyler (uncredited)

Chuck Robersonas Cowboy

Glenn Strangeas Rig Ferris - Foreman (uncredited)

Chili Williamsas Bit Part (uncredited)

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