Illegal (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1955, Illegal is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lewis Allen, running about 88 minutes. “He was a guy who marked 100 men for death - until a blonde called 'Angel' O'Hara marked him for life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.
Who’s in it. Illegal stars Edward G. Robinson as Victor Scott, Nina Foch as Ellen Miles, Hugh Marlowe as Ray Borden and Jayne Mansfield as Angel O'Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Illegal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and 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 Illegal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illegal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illegal (1955)?
- In US, Illegal is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Illegal worth watching?
- Illegal holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Illegal?
- Illegal stars Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe, Jayne Mansfield and Albert Dekker.
- When was Illegal released?
- Illegal was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.