The Law Is the Law (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1958, The Law Is the Law is a comedy film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Assola is an imaginary village on the border between Italy and France and the borderline crosses the village itself. The French customs agent Ferdinand is always trying to catch the Italian smuggler Giuseppe. Giuseppe discovers that Ferdinand was actually born in Italy and therefore he can't be a French customs agent.
Who’s in it. The Law Is the Law stars Totò as Giuseppe La Paglia, Fernandel as Ferdinand Pastorelli, René Génin as Donadieu and Henri Arius as Le maire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Law Is the Law has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Law Is the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Law Is the Law tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Law Is the Law (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Law Is the Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Law Is the Law worth watching?
- The Law Is the Law holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Law Is the Law?
- The Law Is the Law stars Totò, Fernandel, René Génin, Henri Arius and Albert Dinan.
- When was The Law Is the Law released?
- The Law Is the Law was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.