The Lawless (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1950, The Lawless is a drama film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A newspaper editor takes on the cause of oppressed migrant Mexican fruit pickers..
Who’s in it. The Lawless stars Macdonald Carey as Larry Wilder, Gail Russell as Sunny Garcia, Johnny Sands as Joe Ferguson (as John Sands) and Lee Patrick as Jan Dawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Lawless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lawless page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lawless (1950)?
- In US, The Lawless is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lawless worth watching?
- The Lawless holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lawless?
- The Lawless stars Macdonald Carey, Gail Russell, Johnny Sands, Lee Patrick and John Hoyt.
- When was The Lawless released?
- The Lawless was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.