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Still from The Lawless — The Lawless (1950) — Joseph LoseyPhotographed by J. Roy Hunt

Poster for The Lawless

The Lawless

English / 1950 / 1h 23m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·1.6K ratings·438 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Noir and the Blacklist
Position 9
Included in
December 2021
Position 28
Included in
Read All About It!
Position 11

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

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for Mr. Klein

Mr. Klein1976

Both directed by Joseph Losey

Or

Eva1962Both directed by Joseph Losey
Time Without Pity1957Both directed by Joseph Losey

The Lawless (1950) | Criteria