Movie "Lawman" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Lawman"

While passing through the town of Bannock, a bunch of drunken, trail-weary cattlemen go overboard with their celebrating and accidentally kill an old man with a stray shot. They return home to Sabbath unaware of his death. Bannock lawman Jered Maddox later arrives there to arrest everyone involved on a charge of murder. Sabbath is run by land baron Vince Bronson, a benevolent despot, who, upon hearing of the death, offers restitution for the incident. Maddox, however, will not compromise even though small ranchers like Vern Adams are not in a position to desert their responsibilities for a long and protracted trial. Sabbath's marshal, Cotton Ryan, is an aging lawman whose tough reputation rests on a single incident that occurred years before. Ryan admits to being only a shadow of what he once was and no threat to stop Maddox. Maddox confides to Ryan that Bannock's judicial system is weak and corrupt, and while he's doubtful that anyone he brings back will suffer more than the price of a bribe, he will not be deterred in his unrelenting pursuit of his duty. Initially Bronson appears willing to make concessions, but when his oldest friend Harvey Stenbaugh is killed after deliberately picking a fight with Maddox, Bronson digs in his heels with the rest of the town to resist the relentless lawman.

Starring actors in "Lawman" movie:

Burt Lancaster as a character Bannock Marshal Jered Maddox Burt Lancaster also starred in the next movies: "The Scalphunters" in a role of Joe Bass; "Trapeze" in a role of Mike Ribble; "Field of Dreams" in a role of Dr. Archibald 'Moonlight' Graham; "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" in a role of Marshal Wyatt Earp; "Birdman of Alcatraz" in a role of Robert Stroud; "Go Tell the Spartans" in a role of Maj. Asa Barker; "The Rainmaker" in a role of Bill Starbuck, aka Bill Smith, Bill Harley, Tornado Johnson; "The Professionals" in a role of Bill Dolworth; "Tough Guys" in a role of Harry Doyle;

Robert Ryan as a character Sabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan Robert Ryan also starred in the next movies: "The Wild Bunch" in a role of Deke Thornton; "Bad Day at Black Rock" in a role of Reno Smith; "Day of the Outlaw" in a role of Blaise Starrett; "Battle of the Bulge" in a role of Gen. Grey; "The Professionals" in a role of Hans Ehrengard;

Lee J. Cobb as a character Vincent Bronson Lee J. Cobb also starred in the next movies: "Coogan's Bluff" in a role of Det. Lt. McElroy, NYPD; "12 Angry Men" in a role of Juror #3; "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" in a role of Julio Madariaga; "On the Waterfront" in a role of Johnny Friendly; "Our Man Flint" in a role of Cramden; "The Three Faces of Eve" in a role of Doctor Curtis Luther; "The Exorcist" in a role of Lt. Kinderman;

Robert Duvall as a character Vernon Adams Robert Duvall also starred in the next movies: "Apocalypse Now" in a role of Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore; "Open Range" in a role of Boss Spearman; "Gone in Sixty Seconds" in a role of Otto Halliwell; "The 6th Day" in a role of Dr. Griffin Weir; "John Q" in a role of Lt. Frank Grimes; "Deep Impact" in a role of Capt. Spurgeon 'Fish' Tanner; "The Godfather" in a role of Tom Hagen; "Thank You for Smoking" in a role of Captain; "Phenomenon" in a role of Doc Brunder; "Sling Blade" in a role of Frank Childers; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Tom Hagen; "Secondhand Lions" in a role of Hub; "Lucky You" in a role of L. C. Cheever; "We Own the Night" in a role of Deputy Chief Albert 'Bert' Grusinsky; "Kicking & Screaming" in a role of Buck Weston; "THX 1138" in a role of THX; "Gods and Generals" in a role of Gen. Robert E. Lee; "To Kill a Mockingbird" in a role of Arthur 'Boo' Radley; "The Chase" in a role of Edwin Stewart; "The Conversation" in a role of The Director; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Harry Hogge; "A Civil Action" in a role of Jerome Facher; "Bullitt" in a role of Weissberg; "Broken Trail" in a role of Prentice Ritter; "Lonesome Dove" in a role of Augustus 'Gus' McCrae; "Four Christmases" in a role of Howard; "Falling Down" in a role of Detective Martin Prendergast; "Network" in a role of Frank Hackett; "Tender Mercies" in a role of Mac Sledge; "Colors" in a role of Officer Bob Hodges; "The Road" in a role of Old Man;

Joseph Wiseman as a character Lucas Joseph Wiseman also starred in the next movies: "007 Dr. No";

J.D. Cannon as a character Hurd Price J.D. Cannon also starred in the next movies: "Cool Hand Luke" in a role of Society Red; "Death Wish II" in a role of New York D.A.;

Albert Salmi as a character Harvey Stenbaugh Albert Salmi also starred in the next movies: "Brubaker" in a role of Rory Poke; "Caddyshack" in a role of Mr. Noonan; "The Ambushers" in a role of Jose Ortega; "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" in a role of E-1; "Dragonslayer" in a role of Greil; "Wild River" in a role of Hank Bailey;

Richard Jordan as a character Crowe Wheelwright Richard Jordan also starred in the next movies: "Dune" in a role of Duncan Idaho; "The Hunt for Red October" in a role of Dr. Jeffrey Pelt; "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" in a role of Dave Foley; "Logan's Run" in a role of Francis;

John McGiver as a character Sabbath Mayor Sam Bolden John McGiver also starred in the next movies: "Love in the Afternoon" in a role of Monsieur X; "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation" in a role of Mr. Martin Turner; "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in a role of Tiffany's salesman;

Ralph Waite as a character Jack Dekker Ralph Waite also starred in the next movies: "The Bodyguard" in a role of Herb Farmer; "Cliffhanger" in a role of Frank; "Five Easy Pieces" in a role of Carl Fidelio Dupea; "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco" in a role of Shadow; "The Stone Killer" in a role of Matthews;

John Beck as a character Jason Bronson John Beck also starred in the next movies: "Crash Landing" in a role of Gen. McClaren; "In the Cold of the Night" in a role of Rudy;

William Watson as a character Choctaw Lee William Watson starred only in the movie "Lawman"

Walter Brooke as a character Luther Harris Walter Brooke also starred in the next movies: "Black Sunday" in a role of Fowler; "The Graduate" in a role of Mr. McGuire;

Robert Emhardt as a character Hersham Robert Emhardt also starred in the next movies: "Rascal" in a role of Constable Stacey; "Kid Galahad" in a role of Maynard; "Forced Vengeance" in a role of Carl Gerlich;

Charles Tyner as a character Minister Charles Tyner also starred in the next movies: "The Stone Killer" in a role of Police Psychiatrist; "Pete's Dragon" in a role of Merle;