John Lindsay — I Am the Law Character Profile

John Lindsay - I Am the Law

About John Lindsay

New York law professor turned special prosecutor leading the fight against city protection rackets. He uncovers a mole in his staff, dismisses most of his team, and continues as a private citizen after political pressure. He publicly bruises criminals to rally support, surveils corrupt officials, and confronts the masterminds with evidence. Ultimately sacrifices himself in a rigged car bomb to expose the conspiracy and secure justice.

John Lindsay — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
Edward G. Robinson
Appears in
I Am the Law (1938)
Role
Protagonist

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