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Outside the Law

  • 1956
  • Approved
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Ray Danton, Leigh Snowden, and Grant Williams in Outside the Law (1956)
Film NoirCrimeDramaThriller

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 coun... Read allAn 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.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.

  • Director
    • Jack Arnold
  • Writers
    • Danny Arnold
    • Peter R. Brooke
  • Stars
    • Ray Danton
    • Leigh Snowden
    • Grant Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    296
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    • Director
      • Jack Arnold
    • Writers
      • Danny Arnold
      • Peter R. Brooke
    • Stars
      • Ray Danton
      • Leigh Snowden
      • Grant Williams
    • 11User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Ray Danton
    Ray Danton
    • Johnny Salvo
    Leigh Snowden
    Leigh Snowden
    • Maria Craven
    Grant Williams
    Grant Williams
    • Don Kastner
    Onslow Stevens
    Onslow Stevens
    • Chief Agent Alec Conrad
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Philip Bormann
    Judson Pratt
    Judson Pratt
    • Agent Maury Saxton
    Jack Kruschen
    Jack Kruschen
    • Agent Phil Schwartz
    Floyd Simmons
    Floyd Simmons
    • Agent Harris
    Mel Welles
    Mel Welles
    • Milo
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell
    • Warden Lewis
    Karen Verne
    Karen Verne
    • Mrs. Pulenski
    • (as Kaaren Verne)
    Maurice Doner
    • Mr. Pulenski
    Jess Kirkpatrick
    Jess Kirkpatrick
    • Bill MacReady
    Arthur Hanson
    Arthur Hanson
    • Agent Parker
    Richard H. Cutting
    Richard H. Cutting
    • Agent Pomery
    George E. Mather
    • Bus Station Attendant
    Amapola Del Vando
    • Mama Gomez
    Vernon Rich
    Vernon Rich
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      • Jack Arnold
    • Writers
      • Danny Arnold
      • Peter R. Brooke
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    User reviews11

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    7/10

    What will a guy do to erase his past?

    Shortly after the story begins, a soldier is shot and killed by his so-called 'friends'. Only moments before, he was talking with another soldier, Johnny Salvo (Ray Danton). Well, soon Johnny is offered a chance to work with government in order to try to not only solve the murder but stop a counterfeiting ring....the same 'friends' that killed the soldier. What incentive are they offering for Johnny's help? Well, he joined the army because he was offered a choice...the army or prison! Apparently, Johnny's an ex-con...and if he helps, he'll have his entire criminal record released. The case is complicated when Johnny falls in love with the widow...and you have no idea if she's part of this gang or not.

    Ray Danton is hardly a household name today, but he was a good actor...and a very handsome one at that. This film shows that he COULD do a great job despite being a B or C-list actor...and he is very good here. The story also is interesting and kept my interest. Well worth seeing.
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    • Release date
      • June 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Streaming on "DK Classics V" YouTube Channel
      • Streaming on "Rob W" YouTube Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Johnny Salvo
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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