Synopsis
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.
Cast

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
Eleanor Todd
Babs

Robert Bray
Fritz (uncredited)

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

Dennis Moore
Cashier (uncredited)

Marshall Reed
Jim-Bob Tyler (uncredited)

Chuck Roberson
Cowboy

Glenn Strange
Rig Ferris - Foreman (uncredited)

Chili Williams
Bit Part (uncredited)

Sheb Wooley
Gambler with Buster (uncredited)
Emile Avery
Barbara Blaine
Hazel Boyne
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