The Laws of War (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, The Laws of War is a drama, war and history film directed by Bruno Paolinelli, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Laws of War stars Mel Ferrer as Marco, Magali Noël as Olga, Peter van Eyck as Hauptmann Paul Langenau and Jean Desailly as Uhrmacher Rede, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Laws of War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Laws of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Laws of War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Laws of War (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Laws of War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Laws of War worth watching?
- The Laws of War holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Laws of War?
- The Laws of War stars Mel Ferrer, Magali Noël, Peter van Eyck, Jean Desailly and Michael Hinz.
- When was The Laws of War released?
- The Laws of War was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.