Western · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 10m

The Lawless Eighties

Director

Cast

Buster Crabbe as Linc Prescott John Smith as William Wesley Van Orsdel Marilyn Saris as Lynn Sutter Ted de Corsia as Grat Bandas Anthony Caruso as Wolf Chief Sheila Bromley as Mrs. Sutter

Crew

Kenneth Gamet — Screenplay Alson Jesse Smith — Novel

Tagline

BRAVE WOMEN AND FIGHTING MEN WHO CONQUERED A VIOLENT LAND!

Synopsis

After deceitful Indian agent Grat Bandas has his men shoot Brother Van, gunfighter Linc Prescott saves the peaceful circuit rider and agrees to help him put a stop to Bandas's plans to start an Indian war and grab their land for himself. Meanwhile, Prescott takes a shine to the daughter of a local rancher.

Mood & Themes

native american gunfighter

Key Collaborators

Joseph Kane Director Kenneth Gamet Screenplay Alson Jesse Smith Novel

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