Lawman Without a Gun
"Alabama's First Black Sheriff. America's Most Dangerous Job."
Originally released in 1979. Lawman Without a Gun is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jerrold Freedman.
Starring Louis Gossett Jr., Clu Gulager, and Mary Alice
Synopsis
During the 1960s' civil rights movement, a black civil rights worker returns to his small Southern town and runs for sheriff against the incumbent, a popular segregationist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Tom Hayward
Clu Gulager
as Marvin Tayman
Mary Alice
as Minnie Hayward
Barry Brown
as Fred Tayman
Barton Heyman
as George Tayman
James McEachin
as Harris McIntyre
Lonny Chapman
as Sheriff Harvey Johnson
James McEacheon
as Harris McIntyre
Helen Martin
as Mrs. Cartwright
John Crawford
as Sgt. Hunt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roger Gimbel Productions
- Abby Mann Productions
- EMI Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawman Without a Gun about?
During the 1960s' civil rights movement, a black civil rights worker returns to his small Southern town and runs for sheriff against the incumbent, a popular segregationist.
Who directed Lawman Without a Gun?
Lawman Without a Gun was directed by Jerrold Freedman.
How long is Lawman Without a Gun?
Lawman Without a Gun has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Lawman Without a Gun released?
Lawman Without a Gun was released on May 30, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lawman Without a Gun?
The main cast of Lawman Without a Gun includes Louis Gossett Jr., Clu Gulager, Mary Alice, Barry Brown, Barton Heyman.