The Lawless Breed
| The Lawless Breed | |
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| Directed by | Raoul Walsh |
| Produced by | William Alland |
| Written by |
William Alland (story) Bernard Gordon (screenplay) |
| Starring | Rock Hudson |
| Cinematography | Irving Glassberg |
| Edited by | Frank Gross |
| Distributed by | Universal-International |
Release dates |
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Running time | 83 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.3 million (US)[1] |
The Lawless Breed is a 1953 western film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Rock Hudson. The film is based on the life of outlaw John Wesley Hardin.
Plot synopsis
Wild West gunslinger and gambler John Wesley Hardin (Rock Hudson) is released from jail. He recounts his exploits outside the law with his manuscript detailing his life. His life as an outlaw influences his son that grew up while Hardin served sixteen years in prison in Huntsville, Texas.
Cast
- Rock Hudson as John Wesley Hardin
- Julie Adams as Rosie (credited as Julia Adams)
- Mary Castle as Jane Brown
- John McIntire as J.G.Hardin/John Clements
- Hugh O'Brian as Ike Hanley
- Dennis Weaver as Jim Clements
- Forrest Lewis as Zeke Jenkins
- Lee Van Cleef as Dirk Hanley
- Tom Fadden as Chick Noonan
- Race Gentry as Young John Hardin
- Richard Garland as Joe Clements
- Glenn Strange as Ben Hanley
- William Pullen as Joe Hardin
References
- ↑ 'The Top Box Office Hits of 1953', Variety, January 13, 1954