Law and Order
“From Dodge City to Tombstone...His Guns Were the Only Law!”
Synopsis
Wild West lawman Frame Johnson arrests a notorious outlaw, but, after the locals threaten to break into the prison and hang the crook without a trial, Johnson gets fed up with injustice. He decides to put his days of gunslinging behind him in favor of a simple domestic life with his lover, Jeannie. The couple move to the supposedly idyllic Cottonwood — only to find that their new home has been overrun by a rogue rancher who has unfinished business with Frame.
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Law and Order (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-14
Top Cast
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Ronald Reagan
Frame Johnson
Dorothy Malone
Jeannie
Preston Foster
Kurt Durling
Alex Nicol
Lute Johnson
Ruth Hampton
Maria
Russell Johnson
Jimmy Johnson
Barry Kelley
Fin Elder
Chubby Johnson
Denver Cahoon
Jack Kelly
Jed
Dennis Weaver
Frank Durling
Wally Cassell
Durango Kid
Richard Garrick
Judge Williams
Stanley Blystone
Checkers Player (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Townsman (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard
Lynch Mob Member (uncredited)
George Sowards
Townsman (uncredited)
Buddy Roosevelt
Lynch Mob Member (uncredited)
Artie Ortego
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwen Bagni, D.D. Beauchamp, John Bagni
- Original Title
- Law and Order
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Gwen Bagni, D.D. Beauchamp, John Bagni, W.R. Burnett, Inez Cocke
Clifford Stine
Ted J. Kent
John W. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Juran
Director
Gwen Bagni
Screenplay
D.D. Beauchamp
Screenplay
John Bagni
Screenplay
John W. Rogers
Producer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Clifford Stine
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Law and Order
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law and Order about?
Wild West lawman Frame Johnson arrests a notorious outlaw, but, after the locals threaten to break into the prison and hang the crook without a trial, Johnson gets fed up with injustice. He decides to put his days of gunslinging behind him in favor of a simple domestic life with his lover, Jeannie. The couple move to the supposedly idyllic Cottonwood — only to find that their new home has been overrun by a rogue rancher who has unfinished business with Frame.
Who directed Law and Order?
Law and Order was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in Law and Order?
The principal cast of Law and Order includes Ronald Reagan, Dorothy Malone, Preston Foster, Alex Nicol, Ruth Hampton.
When was Law and Order released and how long is it?
Law and Order was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Law and Order based on a book or true story?
Law and Order is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W.R. Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Law and Order?
Law and Order holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).