Outside the Law (1956)

An ex-con is given the chance to redeem himself, and revenge the murder of an old army buddy, by going undercover in Germany and helping the authorities break up a ring of international ... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Arnold

Writers:

Danny Arnold, Peter R. Brooke (story)

Stars:

Ray Danton, Leigh Snowden, Grant Williams

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Danton	...	John Conrad, alias Johnny Salvo
Leigh Snowden	...	Maria Craven
Grant Williams	...	Don Kastner
Onslow Stevens	...	Chief Agent Alec Conrad
Raymond Bailey	...	Philip Bormann
Judson Pratt	...	Agent Maury Saxton
Jack Kruschen	...	Agent Phil Schwartz
Floyd Simmons	...	Agent Harris
Mel Welles	...	Milo
Alexander Campbell	...	Warden Lewis
Kaaren Verne	...	Mrs. Pulenski
Maurice Doner	...	Mr. Pulenski
Jess Kirkpatrick	...	Bill MacReady, customs official
Arthur Hanson	...	Agent Parker
Richard H. Cutting	...	Agent Pomery

Storyline

An ex-con is given the chance to redeem himself, and revenge the murder of an old army buddy, by going undercover in Germany and helping the authorities break up a ring of international counterfeiters who will stop at nothing, including murder, to protect their operation.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | post world war two | counterfeiting | parolee in military | 1940s | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 1956 (USA)

Also Known As:

Caccia ai falsari

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Army parolee puts his life on the line for the Secret Service...

Army parolee Johnny Salvo (Ray Danton) is offered a chance to "wipe his slate clean" and regain his citizenship rights if he agrees to help the Secret Service investigate the suspicious death and activities of another Army parolee while in Berlin. It's a dicey situation because he'll be under the supervision of his own father, whom he deeply resents, and the investigation leads to an international counterfeiting ring who'll stop at nothing, including murder, to protect their operation. With his life in danger, Johnny falls for the attractive widow in the case who may or may not be part of the criminal gang. Charming but sinister gang boss (Grant Williams) is determined to get Johnny out of the picture. Suspenseful and absorbing drama as the complicated operation is gradually uncovered will keep viewers engaged.