Lain mukaan
1956 · 76 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama
Maria Toikka is called to testify in a trial in which her husband Ville is charged. The assurances show the events that led to the trial from the previous fall, when Patron Oppman begins to approach Maria, offering her money in return for services.
Directed by Roland af Hällström · Written by Roland af Hällström
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Eila Peitsalo Maria Toikka -
Matti Oravisto Ville Toikka -
Fritz-Hugo Backman Oppman -
Elvi Saarnio Katri -
Pentti Viljanen Peltonen -
Leo Riuttu Asioitsija -
Leni Katajakoski Liisa - A Alpo Vammelvuo Raatimies
- A Ari Laine Puukhollari
- E Erkki Uotila Pormestari
- E Eero Leväluoma Yleinen syyttäjä
- E Einari Ketola Korhonen
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