Lawman
"He gave the West justice right up to its neck... then rammed more down its throat."
Originally released in 1971. Lawman is a western film. directed by Michael Winner.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, and Lee J. Cobb
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (125 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Bannock Marshal Jared Maddox
Robert Ryan
as Sabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan
Lee J. Cobb
as Vincent Bronson
Robert Duvall
as Vernon Adams
Sheree North
as Laura Shelby
Albert Salmi
as Harvey Stenbaugh
Richard Jordan
as Crowe Wheelwright
John McGiver
as Sabbath Mayor Sam Bolden
Ralph Waite
as Jack Dekker
John Beck
as Jason Bronson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Scimitar Films
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawman about?
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 o...
Who directed Lawman?
Lawman was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is Lawman?
Lawman has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Lawman released?
Lawman was released on March 11, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lawman?
The main cast of Lawman includes Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Robert Duvall, Sheree North.
Is Lawman worth watching?
Lawman has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.