The Heavy Hand of the Law (2017): Cast & Plot
The Heavy Hand of the Law is a 2017 crime drama starring Paola Barrientos as Gloria Soriano, María Onetto and Fernán Mirás. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
Spanish What Is The Heavy Hand of the Law About?
The premise of The Heavy Hand of the Law without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gloria is a lawyer with an unblemished record, always successfully defending the innocent. Her reputation is challenged when she takes on a new client accused of rape in a small town. The community is deeply suspicious, and convincing them of his innocence proves to be a difficult and complex legal battle. Gloria must confront the town's prejudices and fight for her client's freedom.
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The Heavy Hand of the Law Cast & Characters
Paola Barrientos leads the cast as Gloria Soriano, with María Onetto as Fiscal Dra. Rivas and Fernán Mirás as Manfredo.
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Paola Barrientos as Gloria Soriano - María Onetto as Fiscal Dra. Rivas
- Fernán Mirás as Manfredo
- Daniel Lambertini as Gringo Gómez
Also Starring in The Heavy Hand of the Law
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- Jorgelina Aruzzi Betty
- Darío Barassi Secretario Santi
- Darío Grandinetti Juez Ferrera
- Daniel La Rosa Comisario
- Julio Feld Oficial Reales
The Heavy Hand of the Law Plot Summary
What happens in The Heavy Hand of the Law from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gloria Soriano is a law student on the verge of graduating, preparing for a final oral exam with her teacher, Fiscal Dra. Rivas. Rivas poses three questions: the definition of justice, whether Gloria would defend someone she believes guilty, and whether she would defend someone with no money. Gloria passes these questions, and the moment of celebration is interrupted when she steps through a broken elevator door and falls into the void, leaving her crippled.
Full summary
The whole story of The Heavy Hand of the Law, scene by scene
The Heavy Hand of the Law Trailers & Videos
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The Heavy Hand of the Law FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Heavy Hand of the Law, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Heavy Hand of the Law?
The Heavy Hand of the Law runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Heavy Hand of the Law released?
The Heavy Hand of the Law was released on March 23, 2017.
Who is in the cast of The Heavy Hand of the Law?
The Heavy Hand of the Law stars Paola Barrientos as Gloria Soriano, María Onetto as Fiscal Dra. Rivas and Fernán Mirás as Manfredo, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Heavy Hand of the Law have a post-credit scene?
No. The Heavy Hand of the Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Heavy Hand of the Law in?
The original language of The Heavy Hand of the Law is Spanish.
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