Illegal (1955)

6.4/10 88 min Crime Drama

Overview

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Victor Scott

Nina Foch

Ellen Miles

Hugh Marlowe

Ray Borden

Jayne Mansfield

Angel O'Hara

Albert Dekker

Frank Garland

Howard St. John

E.A. Smith

Ellen Corby

Miss Hinkel

Edward Platt

Ralph Ford

Jan Merlin

Andy Garth

Robert Ellenstein

Joe Knight

Jay Adler

Joseph Carter

Henry Kulky

Taylor

James McCallion

Allen Parker

Addison Richards

Steve Harper

Lawrence Dobkin

Al Carol

DeForest Kelley

Edward Clary

Clark Howat

George Graves

Bess Flowers

Diner at Bar of Justice Restaurant (uncredited)

Archie Twitchell

Mr. Manning (uncredited)

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