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Illegal

1955-10-09 · 88 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.

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Directors
Lewis Allen
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonVictor Scott
Nina FochNina FochEllen Miles
Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweRay Borden
Jayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldAngel O'Hara
Albert DekkerAlbert DekkerFrank Garland
Howard St. JohnHoward St. JohnE.A. Smith
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyMiss Hinkel
Edward PlattEdward PlattRalph Ford
Jan MerlinJan MerlinAndy Garth
Robert EllensteinRobert EllensteinJoe Knight
Jay AdlerJay AdlerJoseph Carter
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyTaylor
James McCallionJames McCallionAllen Parker
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsSteve Harper
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinAl Carol
DeForest KelleyDeForest KelleyEdward Clary
Clark HowatClark HowatGeorge Graves
Stuart NeddPhillips
Bess FlowersBess FlowersDiner at Bar of Justice Restaurant (uncredited)
Archie TwitchellArchie TwitchellMr. Manning (uncredited)

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