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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Dan Aykroyd (written by) &
John Landis (written by)
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Release Date:
20 June 1980 (USA) more
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Tagline:
They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God. more
Plot:
Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were raised. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
Great all round movie! more (264 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
133 min | USA:148 min (extended version)
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Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (magnetic prints) | Mono (optical prints)

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Trivia:
The version of "Minnie the Moocher", a song about a homeless prostitute, that Cab Calloway sings in the movie is slightly different than his original recordings in the 1930's. The difference is in the final lyric. In the movie it's "She had a dream about the King of Sweden/He gave her things that she was needing/A home of gold and steel/A diamond car with platinum wheels." In the early recordings, the lyric is "She hung around with a bloke named Smokey/She loved him though he was tokey (or cokey)/He took her down to Chinatown/And taught her how to kick the gong around." (A reference to smoking dope). This final lyric does not appear in the film, but is included on the full version of the song on the movie's soundtrack album. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During a wide shot of Jake and Elwood standing at the back of the Triple Rock Baptist Church, a crew member runs across the background. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Prison Guard #1: Yeah, the Assistant Warden wants this one out of the block early. Wants to get it over with fast.
Prison Guard #2: Okay, let's do it.
[rattling the bars with his baton]
Prison Guard #1: Hey come on, it's time to wake up.
Prison Guard #2: Wake up. Let's go, it's time.
[striking the sleeping Jake with his baton]
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BOOGIE CHILLUN more

FAQ

During the chase back to Chicago after the concert why does Elwood say he has to pull over?
During the chase back to Chicago after the concert why does Jake appear to be asleep in the car?
Is it true that Jake and Elwood are not related?
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32 out of 38 people found the following comment useful.
Great all round movie!, 20 October 2004
9/10
Author: aaofreak13 from Birmingham, AL

This is an excellent movie, rich with comedy and music. It's about 2 corrupt brothers, who wish to help a nun. The story starts with Jake (John Belushi) being released from prison, where Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) picks him up. The story proceeds with them trying to honestly earn 5,000 dollars. They start by getting a little "churching up" and then try to put "the band" back together. With them continuing, and playing shows for meager amounts of money, finally get a break, and make a huge gig in a fancy hotel! While avoiding hundreds (literally) of cops, and "They can't catch us--we're on a mission from God". While making friends (and enemies) along the way, providing a side-busting movie! A must have for all good DVD collections!

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