The Law
The Law (1959) is a crime film, directed by Jules Dassin. It stars Gina Lollobrigida and Pierre Brasseur. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.
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What The Law Is About
A coastal town in southern Italy called Porto Manacore. Life there turns around a game played in the tavern: la legge, the law. By its rules one man is chosen as boss and earns the right to humiliate everyone else at the table as he pleases. The game is not entertainment but an instrument for settling who is afraid of whom. Marietta is trying to make her own way inside that arrangement. Jules Dassin adapted the film from Roger Vailland's 1957 novel. The master of the town, the poor fishermen, an engineer down from the north and a magistrate all move around the same square, each trying to establish some power over the others. Gina Lollobrigida, Marcello Mastroianni, Yves Montand and Melina Mercouri are in the same cast. A hot, crowded film built from beginning to end on class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Law about?
A coastal town in southern Italy called Porto Manacore. Life there turns around a game played in the tavern: la legge, the law.
Where can I watch The Law?
The Law is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Law?
The Law runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).
When did The Law come out?
The Law was released in 1959.
Who directed The Law?
The Law was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in The Law?
The Law stars Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri.
What is The Law's rating?
The Law holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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