Defenders of the Law
“"Defenders of the Law" is one of the greatest gangsters pictures of the year!”
Synopsis
A gang of racketeers, with the aid of a high-ranking city official has control of a big-city, and the police plant an undercover cop to gather evidence against the hoodlums - except the police keep telling the wrong person what they are up to.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Levering
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis E. Heifetz, Hampton Del Ruth
- Original Title
- Defenders of the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Standard Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Levering
Louis E. Heifetz, Hampton Del Ruth
James S. Brown Jr.
Dwight Caldwell
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Levering
Director
Louis E. Heifetz
Writer
Hampton Del Ruth
Writer
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defenders of the Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defenders of the Law about?
A gang of racketeers, with the aid of a high-ranking city official has control of a big-city, and the police plant an undercover cop to gather evidence against the hoodlums - except the police keep telling the wrong person what they are up to.
Who directed Defenders of the Law?
Defenders of the Law was directed by Joseph Levering.
Who stars in Defenders of the Law?
The principal cast of Defenders of the Law includes Catherine Dale Owen, Edmund Breese, Mae Busch, Paul Panzer, Joseph W. Girard.
When was Defenders of the Law released and how long is it?
Defenders of the Law was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.