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5.0 / 10(9 votes)IMDbNR19321h 15mUnited States of America

Law and Order

“Thrilling epic of lawless Tombstone days”

Synopsis

A legendary lawman and his cohorts set out to restore order to the dangerous streets of Tombstone, Ariz.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 1, 1932

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 1, 2025

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward L. Cahn
Screenplay & Story
Richard Schayer, Tom Reed, John Huston, W.R. Burnett
Original Title
Law and Order
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward L. Cahn

Screenplay & Story

Richard Schayer, Tom Reed, John Huston, W.R. Burnett

Director of Photography

Jackson Rose

Film Editing

Philip Cahn

Producers

Carl Laemmle Jr.

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:W.R. Burnett

Department Leadership Roster

Edward L. Cahn

Edward L. Cahn

Director

Tom Reed

Writer

Philip Cahn

Editor

Jackson Rose

Director of Photography

Carl Laemmle Jr.

Carl Laemmle Jr.

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Law and Order.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Law and Order

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Law and Order about?

A legendary lawman and his cohorts set out to restore order to the dangerous streets of Tombstone, Ariz.

Who directed Law and Order?

Law and Order was directed by Edward L. Cahn.

Who stars in Law and Order?

The principal cast of Law and Order includes Walter Huston, Harry Carey, Russell Hopton, Raymond Hatton, Ralph Ince.

When was Law and Order released and how long is it?

Law and Order was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

Is Law and Order based on a book or true story?

Law and Order is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W.R. Burnett".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Law and Order?

Law and Order holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).