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This Side of the Law

Trapped! Tricked! and Treacherous!

4.8(16)19501h 14m1

A man - trapped in a cistern - reflects on the dark events that lead to his lonely entrapment. Told in flashback, we witness his chance encounter with a nefarious lawyer who persuades him to impersonate a wealthy man who went missing 7 years ago.

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    4.8/10

    16 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • crooked lawyer
  • flashback
  • film noir
  • impersonator
  • trapped
  • double cross
  • guard dog
  • told in flashback
  • trapped underground
  • impersonation fraud
  • trapped in a well

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR17 Jun 1950

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When was This Side of the Law released?
This Side of the Law was released on 17 June 1950.
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What is the rating of This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law holds a 4.8/10 audience score from 16 votes.
Who directed This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law (1950) was directed by Richard L. Bare.
How long is This Side of the Law?
This Side of the Law runs for 1h 14m.

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