Against the Law (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1934, Against the Law is a drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 61 minutes. “ADVENTURE! ROMANCE! THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Wayne, a daring young ambulance driver for a large hospital in Los Angeles, is a rival with his friend, Doctor Bill Barie (the house surgeon in the Emergency Ward), for the attentions of nurse Martha Gray. Despite their rivalry, Steve still endeavors to free his friend from the grip of a merciless racketeer and a gambling gang. But Steve fails in his efforts and then sets out to avenge his friend and smash-up the gang.
Who’s in it. Against the Law stars Johnny Mack Brown as Steve Wayne, Sally Blane as Martha Gray, Arthur Hohl as Kelly and George Meeker as Bert Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Against the Law has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Against the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Law tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Law (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Against the Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Against the Law worth watching?
- Against the Law holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Law?
- Against the Law stars Johnny Mack Brown, Sally Blane, Arthur Hohl, George Meeker and Bradley Page.
- When was Against the Law released?
- Against the Law was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.