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Release Date:
20 June 1980 (USA)
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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
Awards:
1 win
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Great all round movie!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Belushi | ... | 'Joliet' Jake Blues (as Jake) |
 | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Elwood Blues (as Elwood) |
 | James Brown | ... | Reverend Cleophus James |
| Cab Calloway | ... | Curtis |
 | Ray Charles | ... | Ray |
| Aretha Franklin | ... | Mrs. Murphy |
| Steve Cropper | ... | Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper |
| Donald Dunn | ... | Donald 'Duck' Dunn |
| Murphy Dunne | ... | Murphy 'Murph' Dunne |
| Willie Hall | ... | Willie 'Too Big' Hall |
| Tom Malone | ... | Tom 'Bones' Malone |
| Lou Marini | ... | 'Blue Lou' Marini |
| Matt Murphy | ... | Matt 'Guitar' Murphy |
| Alan Rubin | ... | Alan 'Mr. Fabulous' Rubin |
 | Carrie Fisher | ... | Mystery Woman |
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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)
Certification:
Finland:K-11 (DVD rating) |
UK:AA (original rating) |
South Korea:12 |
Brazil:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:AL |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:11 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:12 |
Iceland:L
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Best! Movies! Ever!: Dance Sequences (#1.9)" (2007)
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Soundtrack:
BOOGIE CHILLUN
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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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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!