Lawman (1971) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1971 · 99 min · English

#22,386 4

Directed by

Michael Winner

Starring

Burt Lancaster, Robert Duvall, Albert Salmi, John Beck, John McGiver, Lee J. Cobb

In the small town of Bannock, a careless act leads to a tragic death, disrupting the fragile peace. Marshal Jered Maddox arrives to investigate, immediately clashing with Sheriff Cotton Ryan and ranch owner Vincent Bronson as he seeks justice for the victim. The ensuing conflict threatens to tear apart the community and expose long-held secrets, forcing everyone to confront the consequences of their actions and the true meaning of accountability.