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Molly and Lawless John (1972)

"A Wanted Man ... A Willing Woman ... too willing."

2.819721h 38mEN
Western

Directed by Gary Nelson

Rating

2.8/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

December 1, 1972

Director

Gary Nelson

Official Trailer

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Overview

Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sympathy and convinces her to help him escape. Molly then accompanies Johnny on his cross-country flight b...

Cast

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Molly Parker

Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott

Johnny Lawler

Clu Gulager

Clu Gulager

Deputy Tom Clements

John Anderson

John Anderson

Sheriff Marvin Parker

Cynthia Myers

Cynthia Myers

Dolly Winward

Charles Pinney

Charles Pinney

Reverend

Bob Westmoreland

Bob Westmoreland

Telegraph Operator

Melinda Chavaria

Melinda Chavaria

Pregnant Apache

Pasqualita Baca

Pasqualita Baca

Ancient Apache

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Molly and Lawless John (1972), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Molly, the shy, romance-starved wife of an arrogant frontier sheriff, finds herself drawn to a prisoner in her husband's jail. This prisoner, a handsome young man named Johnny, plays on Molly's sympathy and convinces her to help him escape. Molly then accompanies Johnny on his cross-country flight but soon learns he's simply been using her. Molly makes the best of the situation, however, and by the time the sheriff's posse catches up with them, Molly shows that she's learned how to assert herself.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Molly and Lawless John. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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