The Lawless Eighties
“BRAVE WOMEN AND FIGHTING MEN WHO CONQUERED A VIOLENT LAND!”
Synopsis
After deceitful Indian agent Grat Bandas has his men shoot Brother Van, gunfighter Linc Prescott saves the peaceful circuit rider and agrees to help him put a stop to Bandas's plans to start an Indian war and grab their land for himself. Meanwhile, Prescott takes a shine to the daughter of a local rancher.
Top Cast
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Buster Crabbe
Linc Prescott
John Smith
William Wesley Van Orsdel
Marilyn Saris
Lynn Sutter
Ted de Corsia
Grat Bandas
Anthony Caruso
Wolf Chief
Sheila Bromley
Mrs. Sutter
Frank Ferguson
Owen Sutter
John Doucette
Pig Corbin
Walter Reed
Capt. North
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Little Wolf
Will J. White
Lt. Reed
Robert Swan
Pete Loman (as Bob Swan)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet
- Original Title
- The Lawless Eighties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Ventura Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Kenneth Gamet, Alson Jesse Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Lawless Eighties
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What is The Lawless Eighties about?
After deceitful Indian agent Grat Bandas has his men shoot Brother Van, gunfighter Linc Prescott saves the peaceful circuit rider and agrees to help him put a stop to Bandas's plans to start an Indian war and grab their land for himself. Meanwhile, Prescott takes a shine to the daughter of a local rancher.
Who directed The Lawless Eighties?
The Lawless Eighties was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Lawless Eighties?
The principal cast of The Lawless Eighties includes Buster Crabbe, John Smith, Marilyn Saris, Ted de Corsia, Anthony Caruso.
When was The Lawless Eighties released and how long is it?
The Lawless Eighties was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Lawless Eighties based on a book or true story?
The Lawless Eighties is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alson Jesse Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawless Eighties?
The Lawless Eighties holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).