The Lawbreakers
Synopsis
The story of a scheme to double-cross the syndicate and steal its money, and of a police commissioner 's efforts to investigate homicides that take place as the scheme unfolds while also fighting corruption in the city government and police department.
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Jack Warden
Matthew Gower
Vera Miles
Angela Walsh
Robert Douglas
Allen Bardeman
Arch Johnson
Gus Honochek
David White
Commissioner James Deane
James Seay
Mayor Harold Emshaw
Robert H. Harris
Joe Selkin
Ken Lynch
Ed Rackin
Robert Bailey
Sam Henry
Mary Lawrence
Marian Gower
Marianne Stewart
Rose Wardell
Jay Adler
Abe Hirsch
John Zaremba
Sgt. John Ervine
Noreen Corcoran
Evelyn Gower
Douglas Odney
Frank Orte
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Monash, W.R. Burnett
- Original Title
- The Lawbreakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Paul Monash, W.R. Burnett
Nicholas Musuraca
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Paul Monash
Writer
W.R. Burnett
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lawbreakers
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What is The Lawbreakers about?
The story of a scheme to double-cross the syndicate and steal its money, and of a police commissioner 's efforts to investigate homicides that take place as the scheme unfolds while also fighting corruption in the city government and police department.
Who directed The Lawbreakers?
The Lawbreakers was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in The Lawbreakers?
The principal cast of The Lawbreakers includes Jack Warden, Vera Miles, Robert Douglas, Arch Johnson, David White.
When was The Lawbreakers released and how long is it?
The Lawbreakers was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.