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Lawman (1971)
Director: Michael Winner
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Robert Duvall
Runtime99 min
RatingR
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While passing through the town of Bannock, a bunch of drunken cattlemen go overboard with their celebrating and accidentally kill an old man with a stray shot. They return home to Sabbath unaware of his death. Bannock lawman Jered Maddox later arrives there to arrest everyone involved on a charge of murder. Sabbath is run by land baron Vince Bronson, a benevolent despot, who, upon hearing of the death, offers restitution for the incident.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Lawman is a 1971 Western film directed by Michael Winner that received mixed reviews from critics. While the film's exploration of moral ambiguity and the nature of justice was praised, some found the pacing and character development lacking. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but holds a respectable 6.5/10 rating on IMDb based on over 3,000 user reviews.
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Fans of classic Westerns and director Michael Winner's gritty, character-driven style will appreciate the taut showdown at the heart of Lawman (1971), which features powerful performances from Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, and Robert Duvall.
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Lawman is a 1971 American revisionist Western film produced and directed by Michael Winner and starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Sheree North, and Robert Duvall. The screenplay by Gerald Wilson focuses on Jered Maddox, a rigid marshal who arrives in a small town to arrest a group of cattlemen for the accidental death of an old man, sparking a conflict between his absolute adherence to the law and the community's pragmatic desire for peace.
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