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You Can't Beat the Law (1943)

1943-01-29 · 1h 1m · EN
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Dramatic Story of a Prison Mutiny

A wild playboy is framed by crooks for a robbery he didn't commit and eventually lands in prison. There he becomes pals with the prison's most hardened criminal, who plans a daring escape.

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Phil RosenDirector

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Edward NorrisEdward NorrisJohnny GrayJoan WoodburyJoan WoodburyAmy DuncanJack La RueJack La RueCainMilburn StoneMilburn StoneFrank SandersRobert HomansRobert HomansMr. DuncanCharles JordanCharles JordanRico Henchman CreeperKenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanFirst WardenBryant WashburnBryant WashburnGovernorSelmer JacksonSelmer JacksonMr. BedfordPaul McVeyPaul McVeyWayne - Death Row InmateGeorge KamelGeorge KamelJumpyWilly CastelloWilly CastelloRico

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference294319Actor preference307190 · 174492 · 197023Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about You Can't Beat the Law

What is You Can't Beat the Law about?

A wild playboy is framed by crooks for a robbery he didn't commit and eventually lands in prison. There he becomes pals with the prison's most hardened criminal, who plans a daring escape.

How long is You Can't Beat the Law?

You Can't Beat the Law has a runtime of 61 minutes.