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The Lawless Breed (1952)

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Release Date: Jan 3, 1953 Wide

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The Lawless Breed is based on the exploits of Texas bad man John Wesley Hardin, played here quite convincingly by Rock Hudson. The film takes the Cecil B. DeMille approach of condemning evil by showing as much evil as the censor will allow. After nearly an hour of unrepentant perfidy, Hardin settles down to marry good woman Julie Adams. In middle age, he determines to steer his son clear of outlawry, resulting in a sentimental but non-maudlin finale. Directed by Raoul Walsh, who had given Rock

Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Raoul Walsh

In Theaters: Jan 3, 1953 Wide

On DVD: Jun 9, 1998

Cast

Rock Hudson
John Wesley Hardin
Julie Adams
Rosie
Mary Castle
Jane Brown
John McIntire
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
John Hardin Jr.
Richard Garland
Joe Clements
Glenn Strange
Ben Hanley
William Pullen
Joe Hardin
Michael Ansara
Gus
Stanley Blystone
Card Player
Wheaton Chambers
Doc
Alden 'Stephen' Chase
Judge
Edward Earle
Henry Johnson
Gertrude Graner
Aunt Em
I. Stanford Jolley
Ethan Laidlaw
Clerk
Paul Newlan
Race Track Judge
Emory Parnell
Bartender
Carl Pitti
Sheriff Conlon
Buddy Roosevelt
Deputy Sheriff
Dick Wessel
Marv the Bartender
Hank Worden
Francis Ford
Old Timer
George Wallace I
Bully Brady
Thomas E. Jackson
McNelly
Ned Davenport
Blunt
Robert Anderson
Wild Bill Hickok

Critic Reviews for The Lawless Breed

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Highly inaccurate biopic on legendary Texas outlaw John Wesley Hardin.

May 20, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Indifferent Western about a repulsive outlaw, with some decent use of color as a saving grace.

July 17, 2009 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

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Decent if a bit overdone western competently directed by Walsh. Hudson, right on the cusp of big time stardom with his next film Magnificient Obsession, is solid in the lead. The always reliable Julie Adams is fine if stuck with the thankless part of the whore with a heart of gold who is redeemed by the love of a man.

July 25, 2010

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I'm not into Westerns made before the 60's or 70's so I expected to either hate The Lawless Breed or it would be just be something to watch but it was way better then I even expected it to be.It had me hooked right from the start all the way to the finish & I can see why it's a Western classic.

December 6, 2010