The Lawless Frontier (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1934, The Lawless Frontier is an action and western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, running about 59 minutes. “Pounding Hoofs and Blazing Guns!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Lawless Frontier stars John Wayne as John Tobin, Sheila Terry as Ruby, Jack Rockwell as Sheriff Luke Williams and George 'Gabby' Hayes as Dusty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Lawless Frontier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lawless Frontier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawless Frontier tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lawless Frontier (1934)?
- In US, The Lawless Frontier is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lawless Frontier worth watching?
- The Lawless Frontier holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lawless Frontier?
- The Lawless Frontier stars John Wayne, Sheila Terry, Jack Rockwell, George 'Gabby' Hayes and Jay Wilsey.
- When was The Lawless Frontier released?
- The Lawless Frontier was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.