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According to the Law (1956)

Original title: Lain mukaan

1956-03-23 · 1h 16m · FI
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In a drama dating back to the 1880s, Maria Toikka (Eila Peitsalo) is called to testify in a trial in which her husband Ville (Matti Oravisto) is charged. The assurances show the events that led to the trial from the previous fall, when Patron Oppman (Fritz-Hugo Backman) begins to approach Mary, offering her money in return for services.

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Roland af HällströmDirector, Writer

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Eila PeitsaloEila PeitsaloMaria ToikkaMatti OravistoMatti OravistoVille ToikkaFritz-Hugo BackmanFritz-Hugo BackmanOppmanElvi SaarnioElvi SaarnioKatriLeni KatajakoskiLeni KatajakoskiLiisaLeo RiuttuLeo RiuttuAsioitsijaPentti ViljanenPentti ViljanenPeltonenAlpo VammelvuoAlpo VammelvuoRaatimiesAri LaineAri LainePuukhollariErkki UotilaErkki UotilaPormestariEero LeväluomaEero LeväluomaYleinen syyttäjäEinari KetolaEinari KetolaKorhonen

Keywords

MurderCourt caseCrimeEconomic inequality

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMurder · Court Case · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference517067Actor preference499215 · 503408 · 503424

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What is According to the Law about?

In a drama dating back to the 1880s, Maria Toikka (Eila Peitsalo) is called to testify in a trial in which her husband Ville (Matti Oravisto) is charged. The assurances show the events that led to the trial from the previous fall, when Patron Oppman (Fritz-Hugo Backman) begins to approach Mary, offering her money in return for services.

How long is According to the Law?

According to the Law has a runtime of 76 minutes.