Illegal(1955)
He was a guy who marked 100 men for death - until a blonde called 'Angel' O'Hara marked him for life!
Illegal Synopsis
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.
Illegal (1955) is a crime and drama film directed by Lewis Allen, released on October 9, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe and Jayne Mansfield. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Allen
- Writers:
- W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb, Frank J. Collins
- Producers:
- Frank P. Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- J. Peverell Marley
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Illegal (1955) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Illegal before you stream it.
Illegal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Victor Scott
Nina Foch
as Ellen Miles
Hugh Marlowe
as Ray Borden
Jayne Mansfield
as Angel O'Hara
Albert Dekker
as Frank Garland
Howard St. John
as E.A. Smith
Ellen Corby
as Miss Hinkel
Edward Platt
as Ralph Ford
Jan Merlin
as Andy Garth
Robert Ellenstein
as Joe Knight
Jay Adler
as Joseph Carter
Henry Kulky
as Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Allen, written by W.R. Burnett, James R. Webb and Frank J. Collins, produced by Frank P. Rosenberg.
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Illegal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 50 ratings.
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Illegal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Illegal online?
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Illegal (1955) is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Illegal?
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The main cast of Illegal (1955) includes Edward G. Robinson, Nina Foch, Hugh Marlowe, Jayne Mansfield and Albert Dekker. The film was directed by Lewis Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Illegal released?
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Illegal was released on October 9, 1955 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Illegal worth watching?
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Illegal (1955) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Illegal?
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Yes. The official Illegal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.