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6.5 / 10(10 votes)IMDbNR19641h 27mUnited States of America

Law of the Lawless

“The "Hanging Judge" had come to the moment of decision!”

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Synopsis

A former gunfighter, now a circuit court judge, faces his father's killer in a small post-Civil War Kansas town.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 13, 1964

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William F. Claxton
Screenplay & Story
Steve Fisher
Original Score
Paul Dunlap
Original Title
Law of the Lawless
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, A.C. Lyles Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William F. Claxton

Screenplay & Story

Steve Fisher

Original Score & Music

Paul Dunlap

Director of Photography

Lester Shorr

Film Editing

Otho Lovering

Producers

A.C. Lyles

Department Leadership Roster

William F. Claxton

William F. Claxton

Director

Steve Fisher

Writer

A.C. Lyles

A.C. Lyles

Producer

Paul Dunlap

Original Music Composer

Lester Shorr

Director of Photography

Otho Lovering

Editor

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 of the Lawless.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Law of the Lawless

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

What is Law of the Lawless about?

A former gunfighter, now a circuit court judge, faces his father's killer in a small post-Civil War Kansas town.

Who directed Law of the Lawless?

Law of the Lawless was directed by William F. Claxton.

Who stars in Law of the Lawless?

The principal cast of Law of the Lawless includes Dale Robertson, Yvonne De Carlo, William Bendix, Bruce Cabot, Barton MacLane.

When was Law of the Lawless released and how long is it?

Law of the Lawless was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for Law of the Lawless?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Law of the Lawless was composed by Paul Dunlap.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Law of the Lawless?

Law of the Lawless holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).