Lawman Without a Gun
“Alabama's First Black Sheriff. America's Most Dangerous Job.”
Synopsis
During the 1960s' civil rights movement, a black civil rights worker returns to his small Southern town and runs for sheriff against the incumbent, a popular segregationist.
Top Cast
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Louis Gossett Jr.
Tom Hayward
Clu Gulager
Marvin Tayman
Mary Alice
Minnie Hayward
Barry Brown
Fred Tayman
Barton Heyman
George Tayman
James McEachin
Harris McIntyre
Lonny Chapman
Sheriff Harvey Johnson
James McEacheon
Harris McIntyre
Helen Martin
Mrs. Cartwright
John Crawford
Sgt. Hunt
John Ashton
1st State Trooper
Burton Gilliam
Rev. Farrell
Clebert Ford
Albert Jackson
Nick Smith
Factory Worker
Philip Michael Thomas
Rufus Cartwright
Katherine Pass
Loretta Tayman
Joe Morton
Louis
Jerry DeWilde
Greenspan
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerrold Freedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerrold Freedman
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Lawman Without a Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Roger Gimbel Productions, Abby Mann Productions, EMI Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerrold Freedman
Jerrold Freedman
Fred Karlin
Tak Fujimoto
John F. Link
Roger Gimbel, Harry R. Sherman, Abby Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Jerrold Freedman
Writer
Jerrold Freedman
Director
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Roger Gimbel
Producer
Harry R. Sherman
Producer
John F. Link
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawman Without a Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lawman Without a Gun about?
During the 1960s' civil rights movement, a black civil rights worker returns to his small Southern town and runs for sheriff against the incumbent, a popular segregationist.
Who directed Lawman Without a Gun?
Lawman Without a Gun was directed by Jerrold Freedman.
Who stars in Lawman Without a Gun?
The principal cast of Lawman Without a Gun includes Louis Gossett Jr., Clu Gulager, Mary Alice, Barry Brown, Barton Heyman.
When was Lawman Without a Gun released and how long is it?
Lawman Without a Gun was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Lawman Without a Gun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lawman Without a Gun was composed by Fred Karlin.