Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- William Sackheim, Joel Oliansky
- Original Title
- The Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
William Sackheim, Joel Oliansky
Michael D. Margulies
Frank Morriss
William Sackheim
Department Leadership Roster
William Sackheim
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Frank Morriss
Editor
John Badham
Director
Joel Oliansky
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Law.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Law.
list5
Emmy Award Nominated Titles - IMDb
Legal Films
Courtroom dramas, legal thrillers, legal comedies and films about lawyers.
Emmy Awards: Winners
Emmy Award Winning Titles - IMDb
Similar Titles to The Law
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.1
6.5
5.8
5.4
7.0
6.8
4.4
6.6
7.6
7.7
7.0
6.9
7.4
6.2
7.3
6.3
6.9
7.1
6.9
More Like The Law
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Law about?
An examination of the workings of a big city's legal system as seen through the eyes of people involved in a sensational murder trial.
Who directed The Law?
The Law was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in The Law?
The principal cast of The Law includes Judd Hirsch, John Beck, Bonnie Franklin, Barbara Baxley, Sam Wanamaker.
When was The Law released and how long is it?
The Law was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Law?
The Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).