This Side of the Law
1950, English. Directed by Richard L. Bare.
Trapped! Tricked! and Treacherous!
A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 17 June 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Russell S. Hughes, Richard Sale
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How long is This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does This Side of the Law have a post-credits scene?
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This Side of the Law parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Side of the Law is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is This Side of the Law on?
This Side of the Law isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 June 1950. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Side of the Law?
If you liked This Side of the Law, try Hollow Triumph, The Killer Is Loose, The Damned Don't Cry.
Who directed This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law (1950) was directed by Richard L. Bare and stars Viveca Lindfors, Kent Smith, Janis Paige.