Molly and Lawless John
“A Wanted Man ... A Willing Woman ... too willing.”
Synopsis
Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sympathy and convinces her to help him escape. Molly then accompanies Johnny on his cross-country flight but soon learns he's simply been using her. Molly makes the best of the situation, however, and by the time the sheriff's posse catches up with them, Molly shows that she's learned how to assert herself.
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Molly And Lawless John (1972) Trailer
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Kingsley-Smith
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Molly and Lawless John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nelson
Terry Kingsley-Smith
Johnny Mandel
Charles F. Wheeler
Gene Fowler Jr.
Dennis Durney, Arnold H. Orgolini
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Nelson
Director
Terry Kingsley-Smith
Writer
Dennis Durney
Producer
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Mort Rabinowitz
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molly and Lawless John
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What is Molly and Lawless John about?
Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sympathy and convinces her to help him escape. Molly then accompanies Johnny on his cross-country flight but soon learns he's simply been using her. Molly makes the best of the situation, however, and by the time the sheriff's posse catches up with them, Molly shows that she's learned how to assert herself.
Who directed Molly and Lawless John?
Molly and Lawless John was directed by Gary Nelson.
Who stars in Molly and Lawless John?
The principal cast of Molly and Lawless John includes Vera Miles, Sam Elliott, Clu Gulager, John Anderson, Cynthia Myers.
When was Molly and Lawless John released and how long is it?
Molly and Lawless John was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Molly and Lawless John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Molly and Lawless John was composed by Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Molly and Lawless John?
Molly and Lawless John holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).