Lawman is a 1971 Western film directed by Michael Winner and starring Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, and Lee J. Cobb. The film tells the story of Jered Maddox, a tough and uncompromising lawman who travels to Sabbath to arrest a group of drunken cattlemen who accidentally killed an old man in the town of Bannock.
Maddox is a man of duty and honor, and he is determined to bring the men to justice. On his way to Sabbath, he stops at Bannock and talks to the town sheriff, who tells him about the incident. Maddox is appalled by the callous attitude of the cattlemen and the way they have caused chaos and death in Bannock.
As Maddox arrives in Sabbath, he finds out that the town is controlled by Vince Bronson, a wealthy rancher and businessman who acts as a benevolent despot. Bronson is outraged by the actions of the cattlemen and offers Maddox restitution for the incident. However, Maddox is not satisfied with just compensation and insists on arresting the men responsible for the killing.
As Maddox tries to confront the cattlemen and bring them to justice, he faces resistance from Bronson, who wants to protect his interests and keep the peace in Sabbath. Maddox is determined to uphold the law and overcome the obstacles in his way, including the seductive charms of a local saloon girl, played by Sheree North.
The film is a gritty and realistic portrayal of the Old West, with Lancaster delivering a memorable performance as the tough and uncompromising lawman who knows no fear. The movie also features a strong supporting cast, including Robert Ryan as the aging sheriff of Bannock, Lee J. Cobb as Bronson, and Albert Salmi as one of the cattlemen who killed the old man in Bannock.