The Law
La legge
Synopsis
A gorgeous housekeeper turns the tables on the men in a small Mediterranean coastal town by using their own vicious drinking game.
Top Cast
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Gina Lollobrigida
Marietta
Pierre Brasseur
Don Cesare
Marcello Mastroianni
Enrico Tosso
Melina Mercouri
Donna Lucrezia
Yves Montand
Matteo Brigante
Raf Mattioli
Francesco Brigante
Vittorio Caprioli
Attilio
Lidia Alfonsi
Giuseppina
Nino Vingelli
Pizzaccio
Bruno Carotenuto
Balbo
Paolo Stoppa
Tonio
Luisa Rivelli
Elvira
Anna Arena
Anna - la moglie d'Attilio
Gianrico Tedeschi
Primo disoccupato
Anna Maria Bottini
Maria
Edda Soligo
Giulia
Herbert Knippenberg
Lo svizzero
Franco Pesce
Vecchietto in piazza
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Dassin
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- La legge
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Le Groupe des Quatre, Titanus, GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Jules Dassin, Roger Vailland, Françoise Giroud, Diego Fabbri
Roman Vlad
Otello Martelli
Roger Dwyre
Jacques Bar, Maleno Malenotti
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Robert Giordani
Production Design
Jules Dassin
Screenplay
Jacques Bar
Producer
Maleno Malenotti
Producer
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Mario Chiari
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Law about?
A gorgeous housekeeper turns the tables on the men in a small Mediterranean coastal town by using their own vicious drinking game.
Who directed The Law?
The Law was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in The Law?
The principal cast of The Law includes Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri, Yves Montand.
When was The Law released and how long is it?
The Law was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Law was composed by Roman Vlad.
Is The Law based on a book or true story?
The Law is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Vailland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Law?
The Law holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).