In the Name of the Law

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In the Name of the Law

1952

1h 34m

6.1(15 votes)

Crime

Drama

Romance

Overview

Car mechanic Nazım Usta marries the woman he loves, Ayten. Ayten's sister Nezahat also has feelings for Nazım. Nezahat's plans mark the beginning of a crime story that will lead all three of them to ruin.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ayhan Işık

Nazım

Gülistan Güzey

Ayten

Neşe Yulaç

Nezahat

Muzaffer Tema

Halil

Pola Morelli

Perihan

Talat Artemel

Şevket

Settar Körmükçü

Kamil

Nubar Terziyan

Mahmut

Sadettin Erbil

Komiser

Muazzez Arçay

Creative team

Directed by: Lütfi Akad
Written by: Lütfi Akad
Osman F. Seden
Produced by: Osman F. Seden

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