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The Left Hand of the Law (1975): Cast

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The Left Hand of the Law is a 1975 crime film directed by Giuseppe Rosati, starring James Mason as Senatore Leandri, Franco Interlenghi and Tom Felleghy. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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The Left Hand of the Law (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Giuseppe Rosati
Genre
Crime
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Left Hand of the Law About?

The premise of The Left Hand of the Law without spoilers.

When two members of a special police unit are slain while pursuing kidnappers, the squad’s commander becomes obsessed with revenge. His ruthless hunt draws him into a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government, prompting the authorities to silence him by targeting another officer.

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Cast & crew

The Left Hand of the Law Cast & Characters

James Mason leads the cast as Senatore Leandri, with Franco Interlenghi as brigadiere Colombo and Tom Felleghy as Surgeon (uncredited). Directed by Giuseppe Rosati; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Giuseppe Rosati

More films directed by Giuseppe Rosati: The Perfect Crime, Fear in the City, Silence the Witness and Those Dirty Dogs!.

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The Left Hand of the Law Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Tireur d'élite” and “La mano izquierda de la ley”.

Also known as
  • Tireur d'élite
  • La mano izquierda de la ley
  • 警方介入:杀戮指令
  • Die linke Hand des Gesetzes

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The Left Hand of the Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Left Hand of the Law?

The Left Hand of the Law runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Left Hand of the Law released?

The Left Hand of the Law was released on September 3, 1975.

Who directed The Left Hand of the Law?

The Left Hand of the Law was directed by Giuseppe Rosati.

More films by Giuseppe Rosati

Who is in the cast of The Left Hand of the Law?

The Left Hand of the Law stars James Mason as Senatore Leandri, Franco Interlenghi as brigadiere Colombo and Tom Felleghy as Surgeon (uncredited), among 20 credited actors.

Does The Left Hand of the Law have a post-credit scene?

No. The Left Hand of the Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Left Hand of the Law in?

The original language of The Left Hand of the Law is Italian.

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