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2012 · 115 min · R

Lawless

Directed by John Hillcoat · Crime, Drama, Western

Lawless (2012) is a Crime film, directed by John Hillcoat set in Virginia during the 1930s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty, power & corruption, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Nick CaveWarren Ellis
Cinematography
Benoît Delhomme
Cast
Shia LaBeoufTom HardyGary OldmanGuy PearceJason ClarkeJessica ChastainMia WasikowskaDane DeHaan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Virginia
Setting
Rural
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Family & LoyaltyPower & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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