Law of the Border (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1966, Law of the Border is a drama and crime film directed by Lütfi Akad, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. In Deliviran, a village near Urfa close to the Syrian border, Hidir’s chief is involved in smuggling and gets shot. Hidir tries to stay out of illegal activities but circumstances contrive to push him in the opposite direction until he accepts to take a herd of sheep across the border.
Who’s in it. Law of the Border stars Yılmaz Güney as Hidir, Pervin Par as Ögretmen Ayse, Erol Taş as Ali Cello and Tuncer Necmioğlu as Aziz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Law of the Border has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Law of the Border page.
If you liked it. Fans of Law of the Border tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Law of the Border (1966)?
- In US, Law of the Border is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Law of the Border worth watching?
- Law of the Border holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Law of the Border?
- Law of the Border stars Yılmaz Güney, Pervin Par, Erol Taş, Tuncer Necmioğlu and Muharrem Gürses.
- When was Law of the Border released?
- Law of the Border was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.