The Law(1974)
The Law Synopsis
An examination of the workings of a big city's legal system as seen through the eyes of people involved in a sensational murder trial.
The Law (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Badham, released on October 22, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Judd Hirsch, John Beck, Bonnie Franklin and Barbara Baxley.
- Director:
- John Badham
- Writers:
- William Sackheim, Joel Oliansky
- Producers:
- William Sackheim
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. Margulies
- Status:
- Released
The Law Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judd Hirsch
as Murray Stone
John Beck
as Gene Carey
Bonnie Franklin
as Bobbie Stone
Barbara Baxley
as Judge Rebeccah Fornier
Sam Wanamaker
as Jules Benson
Allan Arbus
as Leonard Caporni
John Hillerman
as Thomas Q. Rachel
Gary Busey
as William Bright
Reb Brown
Don Calfa
Stack Pierce
- Alex Wilson
Alex Wilson
as Mrozek
Key crew
Directed by John Badham, written by William Sackheim and Joel Oliansky, produced by William Sackheim.
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The Law – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Law online?
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Who stars in The Law?
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The main cast of The Law (1974) includes Judd Hirsch, John Beck, Bonnie Franklin, Barbara Baxley and Sam Wanamaker. The film was directed by John Badham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Law released?
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The Law was released on October 22, 1974 and runs for 2h 4m.