In the Name of the Law
1952 · 94 min · ★ 6.1 · Crime, Drama, Romance
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.
Directed by Lütfi Akad · Written by Lütfi Akad
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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 -
Renan Fosforoğlu
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