The Lawless Land
“A hellish chase in a world gone mad.”
Synopsis
Action-adventure set in a world of the near-future, where young love is forbidden among the lower classes. Nevertheless, one couple defies their police-state world to fight and hold on to whatever love they can find.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jsu Garcia
Falco
Leon
Roadkill
Xander Berkeley
Ez Andy
Amanda Peterson
Diana
Walter Kliche
Chairman
Patricio Bunster
Don Enrique
Patricia Rivadeneira
Snake Woman
Cecilia Godoy
Dancer
Gloria Laso
Checkpoint Battered Woman
Roberto Poblete
Checkpoint Battered Man
Teresa Ramos
Gasoline Attendant
Javier Maldonado
Warden
Sandro Larenas
Chairman's Driver
Pía Salas
Marty's Girlfriend
Roberto Avendano
Bartender
Victor Grez
Bartender
Isabel Carvajal
Girl in the Pit
Douglas Hübner
Chairman's Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Cinciripini
- Original Score
- Lucia Hwong
- Original Title
- The Lawless Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Hess
Tony Cinciripini, Larry Leahy
Lucia Hwong
Makoto Watanabe, Ted Chu
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Hess
Director
Larry Leahy
Writer
Tony Cinciripini
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Producer
Makoto Watanabe
Director of Photography
Lucia Hwong
Original Music Composer
Ted Chu
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lawless Land.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Lawless Land.
list4
Sins of Youthfoolness
Mainstream movies about youthful indiscretions
BD Release: 1986-1990
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1986-1990
Post Apocalypse
Similar Titles to The Lawless Land
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.6
6.2
6.5
7.4
10.0
7.4
4.8
6.2
5.5
6.8Anime
3.3
7.0
6.3
1.0
5.9
6.8Anime
More Like The Lawless Land
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Lawless Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lawless Land about?
Action-adventure set in a world of the near-future, where young love is forbidden among the lower classes. Nevertheless, one couple defies their police-state world to fight and hold on to whatever love they can find.
Who directed The Lawless Land?
The Lawless Land was directed by Jon Hess.
Who stars in The Lawless Land?
The principal cast of The Lawless Land includes Jsu Garcia, Leon, Xander Berkeley, Amanda Peterson, Walter Kliche.
When was The Lawless Land released and how long is it?
The Lawless Land was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lawless Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lawless Land was composed by Lucia Hwong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawless Land?
The Lawless Land holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).