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Molly and Lawless John

"They weren't exactly Bonnie and Clyde…or Frankie and Johnny… But they made THEIR STRANGE KIND OF LOVE A LEGEND!"

December 1, 1972 1h 38m 2.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Molly and Lawless John is a western film. directed by Gary Nelson.

Starring Vera Miles, Sam Elliott, and Clu Gulager

Synopsis

Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sympathy and convinces her to help him escape. Molly then accompanies Johnny on his cross-country flight but soon learns he's simply been using her. Molly makes the best of the situation, however, and by the time the sheriff's posse catches up with them, Molly shows that she's learned how to assert herself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 2.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molly and Lawless John about?

Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sym...

Who directed Molly and Lawless John?

Molly and Lawless John was directed by Gary Nelson.

How long is Molly and Lawless John?

Molly and Lawless John has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Molly and Lawless John released?

Molly and Lawless John was released on December 1, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Molly and Lawless John?

The main cast of Molly and Lawless John includes Vera Miles, Sam Elliott, Clu Gulager, John Anderson, Cynthia Myers.