The Lawless Frontier
“Pounding Hoofs and Blazing Guns!”
Synopsis
Tobin is after the bandit Zanti who killed his parents. He finds him just as Zanti is about to kill Dusty and kidnap Ruby. Saving the two, he goes after Zanti. He catches him but Zanti escapes the Sheriff's handcuff's and this time Tobin has to chase him into the desert.
Top Cast
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John Wayne
John Tobin
Sheila Terry
Ruby
Jack Rockwell
Sheriff Luke Williams
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Dusty
Jay Wilsey
2nd Zanti Henchman
Gordon De Main
Deputy Miller
Earl Dwire
Pandro Zanti / Don Yorba
Lloyd Whitlock
Background Townsman
Eddie Parker
Artie Ortego
Henchman
Herman Hack
Henchman
Yakima Canutt
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Original Title
- The Lawless Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Lone Star
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert N. Bradbury
Robert N. Bradbury
Archie Stout
Charles R. Hunt
Paul Malvern
Department Leadership Roster
Robert N. Bradbury
Screenplay
Paul Malvern
Producer
Charles R. Hunt
Editor
Robert N. Bradbury
Director
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lawless Frontier
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What is The Lawless Frontier about?
Tobin is after the bandit Zanti who killed his parents. He finds him just as Zanti is about to kill Dusty and kidnap Ruby. Saving the two, he goes after Zanti. He catches him but Zanti escapes the Sheriff's handcuff's and this time Tobin has to chase him into the desert.
Who directed The Lawless Frontier?
The Lawless Frontier was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
Who stars in The Lawless Frontier?
The principal cast of The Lawless Frontier includes John Wayne, Sheila Terry, Jack Rockwell, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Jay Wilsey.
When was The Lawless Frontier released and how long is it?
The Lawless Frontier was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawless Frontier?
The Lawless Frontier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).