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The Law
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Synopsis
Jules Dassin, blacklisted during the McCarthy era, directs this routine, ostensibly romantic tale that really courts an underlying theme of the misuse of power. Based on a popular French novel and set in a small Mediterranean town, the story involves a small group of men and the woman several of them desire. The men gather around in the local tavern each evening to play a rather vicious game called "The Law." One man is chosen to dictate to the others, and they have to do what he says, no matter how humiliating. Marietta (Gina Lollobrigida) is the gorgeous servant of Don Cesare (Pierre Brasseur), desired by Francesco, the son of a crime boss (Yves Montand), and by her brother-in-law. She herself has fallen in love with Enrico (Marcello Mastroianni), a poor engineer. Determined to get a dowry and thereby be able to marry Enrico, Marietta turns the tables on the men who play "The Law." ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Cast

Lydia Alfonsi Giuseppina
Pierre Brasseur Don Cesare
Vittorio Caprioli Attilio
Gina Lollobrigida Marietta
Marcello Mastroianni Engineer
Melina Mercouri Donna Lucrezia
Yves Montand Matteo Brigante
Luisa Rivelli Elvira
Edda Soligo Giulia
Paolo Stoppa Tonio
Bruno Carotenuto Balbo
Raf Mattioli Francesco Brigante
Nino Vingelli Pizzaccio

Production Crew

Roger Vailland Book Author
Otello Martelli Cinematographer
Roman Vlad Composer (Music Score)
Francoise Giroud Dialogue Writer
Jules Dassin Director
Roger Dwyre Editor
Jacques Deray First Assistant Director
Jacques Bar Producer
Baccio Bandini Production Manager
Luciano Perugia Production Manager
Walter Rupp Production Manager
Francoise Giroud Screenwriter
Jules Dassin Screenwriter
Robert Giordani Set Designer
Buddy Kaye Songwriter
Jimmy McHugh Songwriter
The Mills Brothers Songwriter
Year: 1959
Runtime: 120
Country: France
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Corona Films
Groupe des Quatre
Titanus Produzione

Release
March 26, 1959 (Italy)
by MGM