The Lawless Breed
“He cut a swath of daring across the great southwest!”
Synopsis
After being released from prison, ex-gunfighter John Wesley Hardin hopes to have his autobiography published in order to rehabilitate his tarnished reputation.
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Official Trailer THE LAWLESS BREED (1952, Rock Hudson, Julie Adams, Raoul Walsh)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-09
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
John Wesley Hardin
Julie Adams
Rosie McCoy (as Julia Adams)
Mary Castle
Jane Brown
John McIntire
J.G. Hardin / John Clements
Hugh O'Brian
Ike Hanley
Dennis Weaver
Jim Clements
Forrest Lewis
Zeke Jenkins
Lee Van Cleef
Dirk Hanley
Tom Fadden
Chick Noonan - Undertaker
Race Gentry
Young John Hardin
Richard Garland
Joe Clements
Glenn Strange
Ben Hanley
William Pullen
Joe Hardin
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Gordon
- Original Title
- The Lawless Breed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Bernard Gordon, William Alland
Irving Glassberg
Frank Gross
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Bernard Gordon
Screenplay
William Alland
Producer
Frank Gross
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lawless Breed
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What is The Lawless Breed about?
After being released from prison, ex-gunfighter John Wesley Hardin hopes to have his autobiography published in order to rehabilitate his tarnished reputation.
Who directed The Lawless Breed?
The Lawless Breed was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Lawless Breed?
The principal cast of The Lawless Breed includes Rock Hudson, Julie Adams, Mary Castle, John McIntire, Hugh O'Brian.
When was The Lawless Breed released and how long is it?
The Lawless Breed was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lawless Breed?
The Lawless Breed holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).