This Side of the Law
“Trapped! Tricked! and Treacherous!”
Synopsis
A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.
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This Side Of The Law - 1950 HD Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell S. Hughes
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- This Side of the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Bare
Russell S. Hughes, Richard Sale
William Lava
Carl E. Guthrie
Frank Magee
Saul Elkins
Department Leadership Roster
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Saul Elkins
Producer
Russell S. Hughes
Screenplay
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Richard L. Bare
Director
Frank Magee
Editor
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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 This Side of the Law
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What is This Side of the Law about?
A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.
Who directed This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law was directed by Richard L. Bare.
Who stars in This Side of the Law?
The principal cast of This Side of the Law includes Viveca Lindfors, Kent Smith, Janis Paige, Robert Douglas, John Alvin.
When was This Side of the Law released and how long is it?
This Side of the Law was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for This Side of the Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Side of the Law was composed by William Lava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).