By the Law (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1926, By the Law is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by Lev Kuleshov, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A five-person team of gold prospectors in the Yukon has just begun to enjoy great success when one of the members snaps, and suddenly kills two of the others. The two survivors, a husband and wife, subdue the killer but are then faced with an agonizing dilemma. With no chance of turning him over to the authorities for many weeks, they must decide whether to exact justice themselves or to risk trying to keep him restrained until they can return to civilization.
Who’s in it. By the Law stars Alexandra Khokhlova as Edith Nelson, Vladimir Fogel as Michael Dennin, Pyotr Galadzhev as Harky and Porfiri Podobed as Dutchy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, By 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 By the Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Law tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Law (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By the Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By the Law worth watching?
- By the Law holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in By the Law?
- By the Law stars Alexandra Khokhlova, Vladimir Fogel, Pyotr Galadzhev, Porfiri Podobed and Fred Forell.
- When was By the Law released?
- By the Law was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.