The Lawbreakers
1961, English. Directed by Joseph M. Newman.
The story of a scheme to double-cross the syndicate and steal its money, and of a police commissioner 's efforts to investigate homicides that take place as the scheme unfolds while also fighting corruption in the city government and police department.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Joseph M. NewmanDirector
- Jack WardenMatthew Gower
- Vera MilesAngela Walsh
- Robert DouglasAllen Bardeman
- Arch JohnsonGus Honochek
- David WhiteCommissioner James Deane
- James SeayMayor Harold Emshaw
- Robert H. HarrisJoe Selkin
- Ken LynchEd Rackin
- Robert BaileySam Henry
- Mary LawrenceMarian Gower
- Marianne StewartRose Wardell
- Jay AdlerAbe Hirsch
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W.R. Burnett, Paul Monash
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What The Lawbreakers is based on
The Lawbreakers is based on The Asphalt Jungle, a television series.
Television series
The Asphalt Jungle
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The Lawbreakers runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lawbreakers on?
The Lawbreakers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1961. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lawbreakers?
If you liked The Lawbreakers, try The Big Combo, The Enforcer, Panic.
Who directed The Lawbreakers?
The Lawbreakers (1961) was directed by Joseph M. Newman and stars Jack Warden, Vera Miles, Robert Douglas.
What is The Lawbreakers based on?
The Lawbreakers is based on The Asphalt Jungle, a television series.