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The Lawless Breed
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The Lawless Breed

1952-12-28 · 83 min · ★ 6.7

Western

After being released from prison, ex-gunfighter John Wesley Hardin hopes to have his autobiography published in order to rehabilitate his tarnished reputation.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rock HudsonRock HudsonJohn Wesley Hardin
Julie AdamsJulie AdamsRosie McCoy (as Julia Adams)
Mary CastleMary CastleJane Brown
John McIntireJohn McIntireJ.G. Hardin / John Clements
Hugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianIke Hanley
Dennis WeaverDennis WeaverJim Clements
Forrest LewisForrest LewisZeke Jenkins
Lee Van CleefLee Van CleefDirk Hanley
Tom FaddenTom FaddenChick Noonan - Undertaker
Race GentryRace GentryYoung John Hardin
Richard GarlandRichard GarlandJoe Clements
Glenn StrangeGlenn StrangeBen Hanley
William PullenWilliam PullenJoe Hardin

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