Lawless
"When the law became corrupt, outlaws became heroes."
Originally released in 2012. Lawless is a crime/drama film. directed by John Hillcoat.
Starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, and Gary Oldman
Synopsis
In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (3,224 votes)
Budget
$26M
Production budget
Box Office
$55.4M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shia LaBeouf
as Jack Bondurant
Tom Hardy
as Forrest Bondurant
Gary Oldman
as Floyd Banner
Guy Pearce
as Charlie Rakes
Jason Clarke
as Howard Bondurant
Jessica Chastain
as Maggie Beauford
Mia Wasikowska
as Bertha Minnix
Dane DeHaan
as Cricket Pate
Lew Temple
as Deputy Henry Abshire
Chris McGarry
as Danny
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $26,000,000
- Revenue
- $55,404,207
Production Companies
- Benaroya Pictures
- Yucaipa Films
- Annapurna Pictures
- Pie Films Inc.
- Red Wagon Entertainment
- Revolt Films
- BlumHansonAllen Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawless about?
In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the o...
Who directed Lawless?
Lawless was directed by John Hillcoat.
How long is Lawless?
Lawless has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Lawless released?
Lawless was released on August 29, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lawless?
The main cast of Lawless includes Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce, Jason Clarke.
Is Lawless worth watching?
Lawless has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 3,224 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.