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Lawman

1971R1h 39m6.5 / 10

He gave the West justice right up to its neck... then rammed more down its throat.

While passing through the town of Bannock, a bunch of drunken cattlemen go overboard with their celebrating and accidentally kill an old man with a stray shot. They return home to Sabbath unaware of his death. Bannock lawman Jered Maddox later arrives there to arrest everyone involved on a charge of murder. Sabbath is run by land baron Vince Bronson, a benevolent despot, who, upon hearing of the death, offers restitution for the incident.

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Synopsis

While passing through the town of Bannock, a bunch of drunken cattlemen go overboard with their celebrating and accidentally kill an old man with a stray shot. They return home to Sabbath unaware of his death. Bannock lawman Jered Maddox later arrives there to arrest everyone involved on a charge of murder. Sabbath is run by land baron Vince Bronson, a benevolent despot, who, upon hearing of the death, offers restitution for the incident.

More about Lawman

Cast

Burt LancasterBannock Marshal Jared Maddox
Robert RyanSabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan
Lee J. CobbVincent Bronson
Robert DuvallVernon Adams
Sheree NorthLaura Shelby
Albert SalmiHarvey Stenbaugh
Richard JordanCrowe Wheelwright
John McGiverSabbath Mayor Sam Bolden

Credits

Directed by
Michael Winner
Written by
Gerald Wilson

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$3M

Production

  • Scimitar Films
  • United ArtistsUnited States

Themes

law manrevenge