Robert Mitchum plays Jeff McCloud a retired rodeo champion who literally limps on to the screen in this film. Jeff takes a job as a hand on a working ranch where he meets fellow hand, Wes Merritt and his wife Louise Merritt.
"Well, some things you don't do for the cash. There are some things you do for the buzz you get out of them."-Jeff McCloud
Wes is a big fan of Jeff's and is drawn to rodeo initially for the quick cash as he and his wife (played by the gorgeous Susan Hayward) desire to own their own home and farm.
"$400 for two minutes work!"-Wes
Wes talks Jeff into quitting the ranch and being his coach for the rodeo circuit. The three of them-Jeff, Wes and Louise join the rodeo circuit and all of it's highs and lows.
This film has a lot of wonderful rodeo footage which is worth recommending and seeing the film for, but it doesn't pull any punches about the rough and dangerous life of the rodeo.
"Riding devil dancer out of shoot number three. Now you fans can see how a man can stand up and sit down at the same time while riding a bronc."-rodeo announcer
The overall story is a little weak, but the rodeo isn't. Worth seeing for rodeo fans, western fans and any fans of Susan Hayward or Robert Mitchum!
"Well, some things you don't do for the cash. There are some things you do for the buzz you get out of them."-Jeff McCloud
Wes is a big fan of Jeff's and is drawn to rodeo initially for the quick cash as he and his wife (played by the gorgeous Susan Hayward) desire to own their own home and farm.
"$400 for two minutes work!"-Wes
Wes talks Jeff into quitting the ranch and being his coach for the rodeo circuit. The three of them-Jeff, Wes and Louise join the rodeo circuit and all of it's highs and lows.
This film has a lot of wonderful rodeo footage which is worth recommending and seeing the film for, but it doesn't pull any punches about the rough and dangerous life of the rodeo.
"Riding devil dancer out of shoot number three. Now you fans can see how a man can stand up and sit down at the same time while riding a bronc."-rodeo announcer
The overall story is a little weak, but the rodeo isn't. Worth seeing for rodeo fans, western fans and any fans of Susan Hayward or Robert Mitchum!