The Lawless Breed
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| The Lawless Breed | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Raoul Walsh |
| Produced by | William Alland |
| Written by | William Alland (story) Bernard Gordon (screenplay) |
| Starring | Rock Hudson |
| Cinematography | Irving Glassberg |
| Editing by | Frank Gross |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | January 3, 1953 |
| Running time | 83 mins. |
| Country | |
| Language | English |
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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Cast
- Rock Hudson – John Wesley Hardin
- Julie Adams – Rosie (credited as Julia Adams)
- Mary Castle – Jane Brown
- John McIntire – J.G.Hardin/John Clements
- Hugh O'Brian – Ike Hanley
- Dennis Weaver – Jim Clements
- Forrest Lewis – Zeke Jenkins
- Lee Van Cleef – Dirk Hanley
- Tom Fadden – Chick Noonan
- Race Gentry – Young John Hardin
- Richard Garland – Joe Clements
- Glenn Strange – Ben Hanley
- William Pullen – Joe Hardin