Movie

The Laws of War

★ 6.5(2)19611h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Bruno Paolinelli
Release date: 1961-05-08
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Bosnian
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Star Cinematografica

About The Laws of War

The Laws of War is a 1961 movie in the War, Drama and History genres, directed by Bruno Paolinelli, starring Mel Ferrer, Peter van Eyck and Magali Noël. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Laws of War in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mel Ferrer

Marco

Peter van Eyck

Hauptmann Paul Langenau

Magali Noël

Olga

Jean Desailly

Uhrmacher Rede

Michael Hinz

Jossip

Franz Muxeneder

Deutscher Feldwebel

Ida Galli

Danica

Maria Michi

signora Macusar

Paul Müller

interprete

André Jocelyn

studente

Themes & keywords

world war iigerman occupationtrainnazi occupation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Laws of War in Canada?+

The Laws of War is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Laws of War on Netflix?+

The Laws of War is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Laws of War?+

The Laws of War has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Laws of War?+

The Laws of War stars Mel Ferrer, Peter van Eyck, Magali Noël, Jean Desailly and Michael Hinz.

When did The Laws of War come out?+

The Laws of War is a 1961 movie directed by Bruno Paolinelli.

What genre is The Laws of War?+

The Laws of War is War, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Laws of War?+

The Laws of War was directed by Bruno Paolinelli.