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The Lawless
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The Lawless

1950-06-01 · 83 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A newspaper editor takes on the cause of oppressed migrant Mexican fruit pickers.

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Directors
Joseph Losey
Production companies
Pine-Thomas Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Macdonald CareyMacdonald CareyLarry Wilder
Gail RussellGail RussellSunny Garcia
Johnny SandsJohnny SandsJoe Ferguson
Lee PatrickLee PatrickJan Dawson
John HoytJohn HoytEd Ferguson
Lalo RiosLalo RiosPaul Rodriguez
Maurice JaraMaurice JaraLopo Chavez
Walter ReedWalter ReedJim Wilson
Herbert AndersonHerbert AndersonJonas Creel
Argentina BrunettiArgentina BrunettiMrs. Rodriguez
Tab HunterTab HunterFrank O'Brien
Robert B. WilliamsRobert B. WilliamsBoswell
William EdmundsWilliam EdmundsMr. Jensen
Gloria WintersGloria WintersMildred Jensen
Martha HyerMartha HyerCaroline Tyler
John DavisHarry Pawling
Frank FentonFrank FentonMr. Prentiss
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyChief of Police Blake
Felipe TurichMr. [Juan] Rodriguez
Ian MacDonaldIan MacDonaldAl Peters

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