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Lawless (2012)

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When the law became corrupt, outlaws became heroes.

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★ 7.1/10
Rating: ★ 7.1/10 (3,423 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Crime, Drama, Western
Duration: 1h 55m
Language: EN
Release Date: Aug 29, 2012
Director: John Hillcoat

Storyline

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.

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Original titleLawless
Release dateAug 29, 2012
StatusReleased
Keywordsbased on novel or book, gangster, brutality, shootout, church, corruption, brother, great depression, prohibition era, appalachia, bootlegging, lawman 
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FAQ

What is Lawless about?

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.

When was Lawless released?

Lawless was released on Aug 29, 2012 (status: Released).

Who directed Lawless?

John Hillcoat directed Lawless.

What is the TMDB rating of Lawless?

Lawless has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 3,423 votes.