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Lawman
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Lawman

1971-03-11 · 99 min · ★ 6.5

Western

While passing through the town of Bannock, a bunch of drunken cattlemen go overboard with their celebrating and accidentally kill an old man with a stray shot. They return home to Sabbath unaware of his death. Bannock lawman Jered Maddox later arrives there to arrest everyone involved on a charge of murder. Sabbath is run by land baron Vince Bronson, a benevolent despot, who, upon hearing of the death, offers restitution for the incident.

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Production details

Directors
Michael Winner
Production companies
Scimitar Films, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterBannock Marshal Jared Maddox
Robert RyanRobert RyanSabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbVincent Bronson
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallVernon Adams
Sheree NorthSheree NorthLaura Shelby
Albert SalmiAlbert SalmiHarvey Stenbaugh
Richard JordanRichard JordanCrowe Wheelwright
John McGiverJohn McGiverSabbath Mayor Sam Bolden
Ralph WaiteRalph WaiteJack Dekker
John BeckJohn BeckJason Bronson
William WatsonWilliam WatsonChoctaw Lee
Walter BrookeWalter BrookeLuther Harris
Robert EmhardtRobert EmhardtHersham
Charles TynerCharles TynerMinister
J.D. CannonJ.D. CannonHurd Price
Lou FrizzellLou FrizzellCobden
Richard BullRichard BullDusaine
John HillermanJohn HillermanTotts
Roy EngelBartender
Jan BurrellJan Burrell

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