The Lawless Eighties (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, The Lawless Eighties is a western film directed by Joseph Kane, running about 70 minutes. “BRAVE WOMEN AND FIGHTING MEN WHO CONQUERED A VIOLENT LAND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After deceitful Indian agent Grat Bandas has his men shoot Brother Van, gunfighter Linc Prescott saves the peaceful circuit rider and agrees to help him put a stop to Bandas's plans to start an Indian war and grab their land for himself. Meanwhile, Prescott takes a shine to the daughter of a local rancher.
Who’s in it. The Lawless Eighties stars Buster Crabbe as Linc Prescott, John Smith as William Wesley Van Orsdel, Marilyn Saris as Lynn Sutter and Ted de Corsia as Grat Bandas, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lawless Eighties page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawless Eighties tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lawless Eighties (1957)?
- In US, The Lawless Eighties is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Lawless Eighties?
- The Lawless Eighties stars Buster Crabbe, John Smith, Marilyn Saris, Ted de Corsia and Anthony Caruso.
- When was The Lawless Eighties released?
- The Lawless Eighties was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.