I Am the Law (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1977, I Am the Law is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Pasquale Squitieri, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. Palermo, Sicily, November 1925. Cesare Mori, the new prefect of the city, soon to be known as the Iron Prefect, begins a ruthless war against the Mafia, a sinister organization that has subjugated the island for centuries, something that the dictator Benito Mussolini and the fascist authorities can no longer allow.

Who’s in it. I Am the Law stars Giuliano Gemma as Mori, Claudia Cardinale as Anna Torrini, Stefano Satta Flores as Spanò and Massimo Mollica as Prosecutor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, I Am the Law has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, OVID and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am the Law page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Am the Law tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Am the Law (1977)?
In US, I Am the Law is available to stream on fuboTV, Night Flight Plus and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is I Am the Law worth watching?
I Am the Law holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in I Am the Law?
I Am the Law stars Giuliano Gemma, Claudia Cardinale, Stefano Satta Flores, Massimo Mollica and Rossella Rusconi.
When was I Am the Law released?
I Am the Law was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.