The Lawless Breed (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1952, The Lawless Breed is an action and western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 83 minutes. “He cut a swath of daring across the great southwest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Lawless Breed stars Rock Hudson as John Wesley Hardin, Julie Adams as Rosie McCoy (as Julia Adams), Lee Van Cleef as Dirk Hanley and Mary Castle as Jane Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lawless Breed has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Breed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawless Breed 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 Breed (1952)?
- In US, The Lawless Breed 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 Breed worth watching?
- The Lawless Breed holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lawless Breed?
- The Lawless Breed stars Rock Hudson, Julie Adams, Lee Van Cleef, Mary Castle and John McIntire.
- When was The Lawless Breed released?
- The Lawless Breed was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.