I Am the Law
“A Fight Prosecutor Smashes A Defiant Racket Empire!”
Synopsis
With the aid of his former law students, a professor-turned-prosecutor battles corruption and organized crime.
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Trailer for the Movie: I am the Law (1938)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-18
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
John Lindsay
Barbara O'Neil
Jerry Lindsay
John Beal
Paul Ferguson
Wendy Barrie
Frances 'Frankie' Ballou
Otto Kruger
Eugene Ferguson
Arthur Loft
Tom Ross
Marc Lawrence
Eddie Girard
Douglas Wood
District Attorney Bert Beery
Robert Middlemass
Moss Kitchell
Ivan Miller
Inspector Gleason
Charles Halton
George Leander
Louis Jean Heydt
J.W. Butler
Fay Helm
Mrs. Butler
Skippy
Habeas
James Flavin
George - Witness (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Secretary (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Simpson (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Martin - Club Owner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling
- Original Title
- I Am the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Jo Swerling
Henry Freulich
Viola Lawrence
Everett Riskin
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Everett Riskin
Producer
Jo Swerling
Writer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am the Law
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What is I Am the Law about?
With the aid of his former law students, a professor-turned-prosecutor battles corruption and organized crime.
Who directed I Am the Law?
I Am the Law was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in I Am the Law?
The principal cast of I Am the Law includes Edward G. Robinson, Barbara O'Neil, John Beal, Wendy Barrie, Otto Kruger.
When was I Am the Law released and how long is it?
I Am the Law was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am the Law?
I Am the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).