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Illegal

1955·Movie·NR·88 min·6.4(47)

He was a guy who marked 100 men for death - until a blonde called 'Angel' O'Hara marked him for life!

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.

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Where to watch Illegal in United States

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About Illegal

Illegal is a 1955 English-language crime and drama film directed by Lewis Allen. The cast is led by Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Plex, Plex Channel.

Illegal was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 9, 1955, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Lewis Allen
Writers
W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb, Frank J. Collins
Release date
October 9, 1955
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Illegal cast & crew

Illegal was directed by Lewis Allen and written by W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb, and Frank J. Collins.

The cast features Edward G. Robinson as Victor Scott, Nina Foch as Ellen Miles, Hugh Marlowe as Ray Borden, Jayne Mansfield as Angel O'Hara, Albert Dekker as Frank Garland, and Howard St. John as E.A. Smith.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by J. Peverell Marley, and it was produced by Frank P. Rosenberg.

Is Illegal worth watching?

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Illegal is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Illegal

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Cast of Illegal

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Victor Scott

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Ellen Miles

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Ray Borden

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

Angel O'Hara

Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

Frank Garland

Howard St. John

Howard St. John

E.A. Smith

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Miss Hinkel

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Ralph Ford

Jan Merlin

Jan Merlin

Andy Garth

Robert Ellenstein

Robert Ellenstein

Joe Knight

Jay Adler

Jay Adler

Joseph Carter

Henry Kulky

Henry Kulky

Taylor

Illegal — FAQs

Where can I watch Illegal in United States?

Illegal is streaming on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu in United States.

Is Illegal on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel?

Yes — Illegal is currently available on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Illegal in?

Illegal is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Illegal?

Illegal runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).

What is Illegal rated?

Illegal is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 47 ratings.

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