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Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni, Yves Montand, Melina Mercouri ... see more see more... , Raf Mattioli , Paolo Stoppa , Vittorio Caprioli , Nino Vingelli , Lidia Alfonsi , Edda Soligo , Luisa Rivelli , Bruno Carotenuto , Gianrico Tedeschi , Marcello Giorda , Franco Pesce

Jules Dassin, blacklisted during the McCarthy era, directs this routine, ostensibly romantic tale that really courts an underlying theme of the misuse of power. Based on a popular French novel and set... read more read more... in a small Mediterranean town, the story involves a small group of men and the woman several of them desire. The men gather around in the local tavern each evening to play a rather vicious game called "The Law." One man is chosen to dictate to the others, and they have to do what he says, no matter how humiliating. Marietta (Gina Lollobrigida) is the gorgeous servant of Don Cesare (Pierre Brasseur), desired by Francesco, the son of a crime boss (Yves Montand), and by her brother-in-law. She herself has fallen in love with Enrico (Marcello Mastroianni), a poor engineer. Determined to get a dowry and thereby be able to marry Enrico, Marietta turns the tables on the men who play "The Law." ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr.

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Release Date: May 4, 1960

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DVD Release Date: September 28, 2010

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  • AlaineB
    January 10, 2011
    AlaineB
    Who's in charge here? Love and lust in an Italian town. Gina Lollobrigida and Melina Mercouri are the main women; Yves Montand and Marcello Mastroianni are the main men. A nice variety of human emotions are shown. Interesting view of an older Italy. I'll be watching this one... read more again.

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Nick Schager
January 21, 2011
Nick Schager, House Next Door

More than its intellectual topics of interest, Dassin's intricately scripted tale is a showcase for his deft gift with the camera. Full Review

Ed Scheid
August 27, 2010
Ed Scheid, Boxoffice Magazine

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Gerald Peary
July 28, 2010
Gerald Peary, Boston Phoenix

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