Michael Winner gathered together an impressive group of actors, but the narrative itself feels familiar and not particularly special. The plot revolves around Sheriff "Maddox," portrayed by Burt Lancaster, who tracks some ranch workers into a nearby settlement following an incident where their rowdy actions led to an elderly man's death. This community, called "Sabbath," has its own marshal, "Ryan" – played by Robert…

A stern lawman, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, rides into Sabbath with the intention of arresting cattlemen who were involved in an accidental death during a celebration that occurred while they were traveling through his jurisdiction. Upon arrival, he encounters opposition from nearly everyone because those responsible are employed by a powerful cattle baron (Lee J. Cobb), effectively controlling both the town and its…

I’m a lawman. Do you know what that means, Crowe? I put down men. Lawman is the work of director Michael Winner, with a script by Gerry Wilson. The film features Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, Lee J. Cobb, Robert Duvall, Sheree North, and Richard Jordan. Jerry Fielding composed the music, and Robert Paynter handled the cinematography. Jared Maddox, portrayed by Lancaster, is the Lawman of the title. He comes to S…