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Illegal

NR1h 28m1955Lewis Allen
IMDb: 7.0/10
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"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.

CrimeDramaFilm-Noir
CourtGangsterSelf-defenseBased On Play Or MusicalCrooked LawyerFilm NoirCapital PunishmentDistrict AttorneyGoonTrial Lawyer

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What is Illegal (1955) about?

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.

Who stars in Illegal?

Illegal stars Edward G. Robinson (Victor Scott), Nina Foch (Ellen Miles), Hugh Marlowe (Ray Borden), Jayne Mansfield (Angel O'Hara), Albert Dekker (Frank Garland). The film was directed by Lewis Allen.

How long is Illegal?

Illegal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Is Illegal worth watching?

Illegal holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Crime, Drama, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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