You Can't Beat the Law
1943, English. Directed by Phil Rosen.
Dramatic Story of a Prison Mutiny
A wild playboy is framed by crooks for a robbery he didn't commit and eventually lands in prison. There he becomes pals with the prison's most hardened criminal, who plans a daring escape.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Edward NorrisJohnny Gray
- Joan WoodburyAmy Duncan
- Jack La RueCain
- Milburn StoneFrank Sanders
- Robert HomansMr. Duncan
- Charles JordanRico Henchman Creeper
- Kenneth HarlanFirst Warden
- Bryant WashburnGovernor
- Selmer JacksonMr. Bedford
- Paul McVeyWayne - Death Row Inmate
- George KamelJumpy
- Willy CastelloRico
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Beich
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You Can't Beat the Law runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
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You Can't Beat the Law isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked You Can't Beat the Law, try Siberian Education, True Believer, American Murderer.
Who directed You Can't Beat the Law?
You Can't Beat the Law (1943) was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Edward Norris, Joan Woodbury, Jack La Rue.