Lawman(1971)
“He gave the West justice right up to its neck... then rammed more down its throat.”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Winner
Studio
Scimitar Films
Budget
$3M
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Bannock Marshal Jared Maddox
Robert Ryan
as Sabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan
Lee J. Cobb
as Vincent Bronson
Robert Duvall
as Vernon Adams
Sheree North
as Laura Shelby
Albert Salmi
as Harvey Stenbaugh
Richard Jordan
as Crowe Wheelwright
John McGiver
as Sabbath Mayor Sam Bolden
Ralph Waite
as Jack Dekker
John Beck
as Jason Bronson
William Watson
as Choctaw Lee
Walter Brooke
as Luther Harris
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Scimitar Films • United Artists
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Where can I watch Lawman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lawman (1971).
What is Lawman about?▼
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.
Who directed Lawman?▼
Lawman was directed by Michael Winner and released in 1971. It is a western film.
How long is Lawman?▼
Lawman has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Lawman?▼
The cast of Lawman includes Burt Lancaster as Bannock Marshal Jared Maddox, Robert Ryan as Sabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan, Lee J. Cobb as Vincent Bronson, Robert Duvall as Vernon Adams, Sheree North as Laura Shelby and more.
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