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The Lawless (1950) | Criteria

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The Lawless

English • 1950 • 1h 23m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Drama Thriller

Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph Losey

WriterDaniel Mainwaring

CinematographerJ. Roy Hunt

ComposerMahlon Merrick

EditorHoward A. Smith

ProducerWilliam C. Thomas, William H. Pine

Cast

Macdonald Careyas Larry Wilder

Gail Russellas Sunny Garcia

Johnny Sandsas Joe Ferguson

Lee Patrickas Jan Dawson

John Hoytas Ed Ferguson

Lalo Riosas Paul Rodriguez

Maurice Jaraas Lopo Chavez

Walter Reedas Jim Wilson

Herbert Andersonas Jonas Creel

Argentina Brunettias Mrs. Rodriguez

Tab Hunteras Frank O'Brien

Robert B. Williamsas Boswell

William Edmundsas Mr. Jensen

Gloria Wintersas Mildred Jensen

Martha Hyeras Caroline Tyler

John Davisas Harry Pawling

Frank Fentonas Mr. Prentiss

Paul Harveyas Chief of Police Blake

Felipe Turichas Mr. [Juan] Rodriguez

Ian MacDonaldas Al Peters