

Against the Law
1997-11-17 · 81 min · ★ 5.4
A trigger-happy outlaw goes on the run and a burned out, disillusioned cop gives chase. They end up head-to-head in a Los Angeles shoot out.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jim Wynorski
- Production companies
- Sunset Films International
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 500,000
Top Cast
Nancy AllenMaggie Hewitt
Richard GriecoRex
Nick MancusoDet. John Shepard
Steven FordLt. Bill Carpenter
Thomas Mikal FordDet. Siegel
Gary SandyCheif leitner
Leslie BegaLucia the Liquor Store Clerk
Herb MitchellCarl Stensgard
Heather ThomasFelicity
Jaime PresslySally the Waitress
Tim ColceriOfficer I.Q.
Randy CrowderLt. Fuller
Billy GalloDJ
Randy HallSecurity Guard
Frank LloydOfficer Caultman
Cole S. McKayLiquor Store ThugTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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