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Outside the Law

1956-06-01 · 81 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A government agent's son wins respect and love when he challenges counterfeiters.

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Directors
Jack Arnold
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ray DantonRay DantonJohn Conrad, alias Johnny Salvo
Leigh SnowdenLeigh SnowdenMaria Craven
Grant WilliamsGrant WilliamsDon Kastner
Onslow StevensOnslow StevensChief Agent Alec Conrad
Raymond BaileyRaymond BaileyPhilip Bormann
Judson PrattJudson PrattAgent Maury Saxton
Jack KruschenJack KruschenAgent Pill Schwartz
Floyd SimmonsFloyd SimmonsAgent Harris
Mel WellesMel WellesMilo
Alexander CampbellWarden Lewis
Kaaren VerneKaaren VerneMrs. Pulenski (as Karen Verne)
Maurice DonerMr. Pulenski
Jess KirkpatrickBill MacReady
Arthur HansonAgent Parker
Richard H. CuttingRichard H. CuttingAgent Pomeroy
George E. MatherBus Station Attendant
Amapola Del VandoMama Gomez
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleMrs. Flynn

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