The Laws of War
Legge di guerra
Synopsis
During WW2, in a Nazi-occupied country, a local partisan blows-up a German military train, prompting the Germans to take civilian hostages to be shot if the culprit doesn't surrender before a deadline.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Paolinelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Paolinelli, Giuseppe Berto
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Legge di guerra
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Bosnian, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Star Cinematografica, Eichberg-Film, Comptoir Français du Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Paolinelli
Bruno Paolinelli, Giuseppe Berto
Mario Nascimbene
Aldo Scavarda
Nella Nannuzzi
Gilberto Rossini, Federico M. Topel
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Paolinelli
Director
Bruno Paolinelli
Screenplay
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Gilberto Rossini
Producer
Federico M. Topel
Producer
Giuseppe Berto
Screenplay
Aldo Scavarda
Director of Photography
Nella Nannuzzi
Editor
Massimiliano Capriccioli
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Laws of War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Laws of War about?
During WW2, in a Nazi-occupied country, a local partisan blows-up a German military train, prompting the Germans to take civilian hostages to be shot if the culprit doesn't surrender before a deadline.
Who directed The Laws of War?
The Laws of War was directed by Bruno Paolinelli.
Who stars in The Laws of War?
The principal cast of The Laws of War includes Mel Ferrer, Peter van Eyck, Magali Noël, Jean Desailly, Michael Hinz.
When was The Laws of War released and how long is it?
The Laws of War was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Laws of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Laws of War was composed by Mario Nascimbene.