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Rip Torn
Popcorn
Norman Mailer
Lt. Francis Xavier Pope
George Plimpton
Mayor
Mickey Knox
Mickey Berk
Buzz Farber
Rocco Gibraltar
Beverly Bentley
Mary Pope
Marsha Mason
Marcia Stillwell
Mara Lynn
Ilse Fuchs
John Maloon
John Francis
Mary Wilson Price
Judy Grundy
Peter Rosoff
Subway Arrestee
Noel E. Parmentel
Assistant District Attorney
Edward Bonetti
Wife Killer
Jack Richardson
Jack Scott
Michael McClure
Grahr
Harold Conrad
Perry Fuchs
Sylvia Allen
Sylvia
Tom Baker
Irish
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Mailer
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Mailer
- Original Score
- Frank Conroy
- Original Title
- Beyond the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Supreme Mix Productions, Evergreen Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer
Frank Conroy
Jan Welt, Lana Jokel, Norman Mailer
Buzz Farber, Norman Mailer
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Mailer
Director
Jan Welt
Editor
Buzz Farber
Producer
Norman Mailer
Writer
Lana Jokel
Editor
Norman Mailer
Editor
Norman Mailer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beyond the Law.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Law about?
Takes place over the course of one feverish night in a Manhattan police precinct and neighboring bar.
Who directed Beyond the Law?
Beyond the Law was directed by Norman Mailer.
Who stars in Beyond the Law?
The principal cast of Beyond the Law includes Rip Torn, Norman Mailer, George Plimpton, Mickey Knox, Buzz Farber.
When was Beyond the Law released and how long is it?
Beyond the Law was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Law was composed by Frank Conroy.