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In the Name of the Law (1952): Cast

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In the Name of the Law is a 1952 romantic drama directed by Lütfi Akad, starring Ayhan Işık as Nazım, Muzaffer Tema and Gülistan Güzey. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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In the Name of the Law (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Lütfi Akad
Genres
Romance , Crime , Drama
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Name of the Law About?

The premise of In the Name of the Law without spoilers.

Celebrated as “the D.W. Griffith of Turkish cinema,” Omer Lütfi Akad helms this 1952 drama rooted in actual events that unfolded in Istanbul during the years following World II. The tale centers on a passionate love triangle that culminates in a murder, and its visual style marked a clear break from the conventional Turkish melodramas of the era.

In the Name of the Law Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • love triangle
  • murder
  • homicide
  • true crime
  • married
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

In the Name of the Law Cast & Characters

Ayhan Işık leads the cast as Nazım, with Muzaffer Tema as Halil and Gülistan Güzey as Ayten. Directed by Lütfi Akad; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in In the Name of the Law

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From the director

More from Lütfi Akad

More films directed by Lütfi Akad: Diyet, Esir Hayat, Blood Money and The Wedding.

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In the Name of the Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of In the Name of the Law, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Name of the Law?

In the Name of the Law runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was In the Name of the Law released?

In the Name of the Law was released on October 26, 1952.

Who directed In the Name of the Law?

In the Name of the Law was directed by Lütfi Akad.

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Who is in the cast of In the Name of the Law?

In the Name of the Law stars Ayhan Işık as Nazım, Muzaffer Tema as Halil and Gülistan Güzey as Ayten, among 7 credited actors.

Does In the Name of the Law have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Name of the Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Name of the Law in?

The original language of In the Name of the Law is Turkish.

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