| Description |
2 videodiscs (121 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD NTSC, all region; Dolby digital mono.; 1.33:1 aspect ratio. |
| Performer |
Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Melina Mercouri, Yves Montand, Paolo Stoppa. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Otello Martelli ; cameramen, A. Zavattini, A. Douarinou ; editor, Roger Dwyre ; designer, Robert Giordani ; music, Roman Vlad. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Roger Vailland. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1959 in France and Italy. |
| Summary |
Illicit passions pervade a small Italian seaside village, where men gather nightly in the local tavern for the "game of the law." Marietta, a beautiful young servant woman, is lusted after by many of these men, but only has eyes for a handsome young engineer. Unfortunately, he is broke so Marietta decides to steal a dowry. In so doing she exposes the town's rampant corruption and faces the wrath of the players of "The Law." |
| Note |
Special features: feature length audio commentary by film critic David Fear ; alternate ending "Mariette's Revenge" ; 1958 episode of Cinépanorama ; 1957 television interview with La loi novelist Roger Vailland from French television program "Lectures pour tous" ; "L'Ultima Osteria" documentary film about "The Law" as played in southern Italy today (2010, dir. Alfredo De Giuseppe) ; original theatrical trailer ; exclusive essay by Haden Guest. |
| Language |
In French, with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Crimes of passion -- Drama.
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Political corruption -- Italy -- Drama.
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Vailland, Roger -- Film adaptations.
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| Genre/Form |
Dark comedy films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Dassin, Jules, 1911-2008. Director. Screenwriter.
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Bar, Jacques, 1921-2009. Producer.
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Giroud, Françoise. Screenwriter.
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Lollobrigida, Gina, 1927-2023. Actor.
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Brasseur, Pierre, 1905-1972. Actor.
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Mastroianni, Marcello, 1924-1996. Actor.
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Mercouri, Melina, 1920-1994. Actor.
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Montand, Yves, 1921-1991. Actor.
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Stoppa, Paolo. Actor.
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Martelli, Otello, 1903-2000. Cinematographer.
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Dwyre, Roger. Film editor.
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Vlad, Roman, 1919-2013. Composer.
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Vailland, Roger.
Loi.
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Oscilloscope Laboratories (Firm)
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Groupe des 4 (Firm)
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Cité Films.
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| Note |
English title on container: Law |
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Also known as: Where the hot wind blows! |
| Standard No. |
896602002111 |
| Music No. |
OSC-011 Oscilloscope Laboratories |
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