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Illegal

1955, English. Directed by Lewis Allen.

He was a guy who marked 100 men for death - until a blonde called 'Angel' O'Hara marked him for life!

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.

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Runtime
1h 28m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
9 October 1955
Country
United States of America
Written by
W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb, Frank J. Collins
courtgangsterself-defensebased on play or musicalcrooked lawyerfilm noircapital punishmentdistrict attorneygoontrial lawyercourtroom dramainnocent mandefense lawyer

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Is Illegal worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Illegal?

Illegal runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

Does Illegal have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Illegal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Is Illegal suitable for kids?

Illegal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What movies are like Illegal?

If you liked Illegal, try Cry of the City, The Asphalt Jungle, The Big Combo.

Who directed Illegal?

Illegal (1955) was directed by Lewis Allen and stars Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe.

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