Illegal
“He was a guy who marked 100 men for death - until a blonde called 'Angel' O'Hara marked him for life!”
Synopsis
A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Illegal (1955) Official Trailer - Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch Film Noir Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-13
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Victor Scott
Nina Foch
Ellen Miles
Hugh Marlowe
Ray Borden
Jayne Mansfield
Angel O'Hara
Albert Dekker
Frank Garland
Howard St. John
E.A. Smith
Ellen Corby
Miss Hinkel
Edward Platt
Ralph Ford
Jan Merlin
Andy Garth
Robert Ellenstein
Joe Knight
Jay Adler
Joseph Carter
Henry Kulky
Taylor
James McCallion
Allen Parker
Addison Richards
Steve Harper
Lawrence Dobkin
Al Carol
DeForest Kelley
Edward Clary
Clark Howat
George Graves
Stuart Nedd
Phillips
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Illegal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Allen
W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb, Frank J. Collins
Max Steiner
J. Peverell Marley
Thomas Reilly
Frank P. Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
W.R. Burnett
Screenplay
James R. Webb
Screenplay
Frank P. Rosenberg
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Lewis Allen
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illegal
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What is Illegal about?
A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.
Who directed Illegal?
Illegal was directed by Lewis Allen.
Who stars in Illegal?
The principal cast of Illegal includes Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe, Jayne Mansfield, Albert Dekker.
When was Illegal released and how long is it?
Illegal was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Illegal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illegal was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Illegal?
Illegal holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).