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It’s the Law (2017)

6.6/10 · 791 votes 1h 28m Comedy

#161 of 319 films from 2017 #1475 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone · Written by Edoardo De Angelis, Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Nicola Guaglianone

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Overview

A small Sicilian town elects a new, honest major but quickly learns that playing by the rules is not as easy as it seems.

Cast

Salvatore Ficarraas Salvatore "Salvo"
Valentino Piconeas Valentino "Vale"
Vincenzo Amatoas Pierpaolo Natoli
Tony Sperandeoas Gaetano Patanè
Leo Gullottaas Don Raffaele
Sergio Frisciaas vigile Gianni
Antonio Cataniaas vigile urbano
Gaetano Brunoas carabiniere Gaetano
Eleonora De Lucaas Betty Natoli
Ersilia Lombardoas Francesca Natoli
Francesco Benignoas parcheggiatore Vittorio
Alessandro Roiaas politico romano
Vincenzo Ferreraas operaio
Alessandro Ajelloas Peppino

Facts

Release dateJanuary 19, 2017
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresComedy
Original titleL'ora legale
LanguageIT
IMDbtt6137734

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Questions

How long is It’s the Law?
It’s the Law runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is It’s the Law worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 791 votes, which places it #161 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 50%) and #1475 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed It’s the Law?
It’s the Law was directed by Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 7 and 8 (2007), Once Upon a Time in Bethlehem (2019).
Who stars in It’s the Law?
Salvatore Ficarra as Salvatore "Salvo"; Valentino Picone as Valentino "Vale"; Vincenzo Amato as Pierpaolo Natoli; Tony Sperandeo as Gaetano Patanè; Leo Gullotta as Don Raffaele; Sergio Friscia as vigile Gianni.
Where can I watch the trailer for It’s the Law?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/155414.

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