The Law Is the Law

The Law Is the Law

1958 · 86 min · FR · 7.2 (59 votes)
Dir. Christian-Jaque · Starring Totò, Fernandel, Nino Besozzi, Noël Roquevert, Leda Gloria, Nathalie Nerval · Music Nino Rota
Comedy

Assola is an imaginary village on the border between Italy and France and the borderline crosses the village itself. The French customs agent Ferdinand is always trying to catch the Italian smuggler Giuseppe. Giuseppe discovers that Ferdinand was actually born in Italy and therefore he can't be a French customs agent.

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A whirlwind of cross-border absurdity and mistaken identity. This film is pure, unadulterated fun, with witty banter and physical comedy that will leave you in stitches. Perfect for a lighthearted escape.

hilariouslightheartedchaoticwittysteadyslapstickscrewball comedyold Hollywoodbordersidentitybureaucracyhumor
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