Lawman Without a Gun (1979)
Alabama's First Black Sheriff. America's Most Dangerous Job.
During the 1960s' civil rights movement, a black civil rights worker returns to his small Southern town and runs for sheriff against the incumbent, a popular segregationist.
Director: Jerrold Freedman
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 30, 1979
Cast
- Louis Gossett Jr. - Tom Hayward
- Clu Gulager - Marvin Tayman
- Mary Alice - Minnie Hayward
- Barry Brown - Fred Tayman
- Barton Heyman - George Tayman
- James McEachin - Harris McIntyre
- Lonny Chapman - Sheriff Harvey Johnson
- James McEacheon - Harris McIntyre
- Helen Martin - Mrs. Cartwright
- John Crawford - Sgt. Hunt
Screenplay
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Editing: John F. Link
Production: Roger Gimbel Productions, Abby Mann Productions, EMI Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sheriff, civil rights
More Films by Director: Jerrold Freedman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lawman Without a Gun about?
- During the 1960s' civil rights movement, a black civil rights worker returns to his small Southern town and runs for sheriff against the incumbent, a popular segregationist.
- Who directed Lawman Without a Gun?
- Lawman Without a Gun was directed by Jerrold Freedman.
- Who stars in Lawman Without a Gun?
- Lawman Without a Gun stars Louis Gossett Jr., Clu Gulager, Mary Alice, Barry Brown, Barton Heyman, James McEachin.
- How long is Lawman Without a Gun?
- Lawman Without a Gun has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Lawman Without a Gun?
- Lawman Without a Gun is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Lawman Without a Gun produced?
- Lawman Without a Gun was produced in United States of America.