Code of the Outlaw
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Synopsis
After a payroll robbery the Mesquiteers catch up with the gang. But the members escape, the gang leader is killed, and they end up with only the leaders young son who is quickly sent to a work farm. They adopt the boy hoping to learn where the money is. Just as their kindness is about to pay off a gang member takes the boy away forcing him to retrieve the money. - Written by Maurice VanAuken
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- Code of the Outlaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Barry Shipman
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Shipman
Writer
John English
Director
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 Code of the Outlaw
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What is Code of the Outlaw about?
After a payroll robbery the Mesquiteers catch up with the gang. But the members escape, the gang leader is killed, and they end up with only the leaders young son who is quickly sent to a work farm. They adopt the boy hoping to learn where the money is. Just as their kindness is about to pay off a gang member takes the boy away forcing him to retrieve the money. - Written by Maurice VanAuken
Who directed Code of the Outlaw?
Code of the Outlaw was directed by John English.
Who stars in Code of the Outlaw?
The principal cast of Code of the Outlaw includes Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis, Weldon Heyburn, Benny Bartlett.
When was Code of the Outlaw released and how long is it?
Code of the Outlaw was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Code of the Outlaw?
Code of the Outlaw holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).