Synopsis
LAW & ORDER surveys the wide range of work the police are asked to perform: enforcing the law, maintaining order, and providing general social services. The incidents shown illustrate how training, community expectations, socio-economic status of the subject, the threat of violence, and discretion affect police behavior.
Law and Order (1969) is a 1h 21min documentary feature film by Frederick Wiseman. LAW & ORDER surveys the wide range of work the police are asked to perform: enforcing the law, maintaining order, and... Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2024).
Key facts
Cast
Richard Nixon
Original language
English
First release
March 2, 1969 (United States)
Setting
Kansas City
Crew
Screenplay
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
Cinematography
William Brayne
Editing
Frederick Wiseman
Stills
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Festival History
- Bolton International Film Festival 2024
- Cannes Film Festival 2024 generic
- Deauville Film Festival 2024 generic
- New York Film Festival 2014 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1969 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | March 2, 1969 |
| Streaming | France | September 15, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Frederick Wiseman |
| Cast | Richard Nixon (Self - president) |
| Screenplay | Frederick Wiseman |
| Producer | Frederick Wiseman |
| Cinematography | William Brayne |
| Editing | Frederick Wiseman |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
