Law and Order (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1953, Law and Order is an action and western film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 80 minutes. “From Dodge City to Tombstone...His Guns Were the Only Law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frame Johnson's attempt to settle down in Tombstone is interrupted when a mob tries to mete out some frontier justice.
Who’s in it. Law and Order stars Ronald Reagan as Frame Johnson, Dorothy Malone as Jeannie, Preston Foster as Kurt Durling and Alex Nicol as Lute Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Law and Order has proved divisive with 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 Law and Order page.
If you liked it. Fans of Law and Order 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 Law and Order (1953)?
- In US, Law and Order 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 Law and Order worth watching?
- Law and Order holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Law and Order?
- Law and Order stars Ronald Reagan, Dorothy Malone, Preston Foster, Alex Nicol and Ruth Hampton.
- When was Law and Order released?
- Law and Order was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.