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Little Laura and Big John
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Little Laura and Big John

1973-05-03 · 82 min · ★ 4.3

Crime · Drama

Based on a true story, this action-packed, hard-hitting depiction of the infamous Ashley gang - who terrorized the southeast in the 1920's - also illustrates a desperate love between two people destined for destruction.

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Directors
Luke Moberly
Production companies
Crown International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

FabianFabianJohn
Karen BlackKaren BlackLaura
Ivy ThayerLaura's Mother
Ken MillerHanford
Paul GleasonPaul GleasonSheriff
Cliff FratesYoung John
Evie KarafotiasYoung Laura
Phil PhilbinPa
Margaret FullerMa
Jerry AlbertBob
Lee WarrenClarence
Ben RossiRay
Terri JustonJacksonville
Tony RomanoDoc
Julian VoloshinJulian VoloshinLawyer
Mal JonesMal JonesChairman
Rick MoberlyFrank
Shane KruseEd
Paul BuddBill
Bob BersellMayor

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