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Down by Law (1986)

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User Rating: 7.8/10 (10,188 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Jim Jarmusch
Writer:
Jim Jarmusch (written by)
Release Date:
30 October 1986 (West Germany) more view trailer
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
It's not where you start - It's where you start again.
Plot:
The story of three different men in a Louisiana prison and their eventual journey. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
4 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Brilliant and awesome! more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Waits ... Zack
John Lurie ... Jack

Roberto Benigni ... Roberto

Nicoletta Braschi ... Nicoletta

Ellen Barkin ... Laurette
Billie Neal ... Bobbie
Rockets Redglare ... Gig

Vernel Bagneris ... Preston
Timothea ... Julie
L.C. Drane ... L. C
Joy N. Houck Jr. ... Detective Mandino
Carrie Lindsoe ... Young Girl
Ralph Joseph ... Detective
Richard Boes ... Detective
Dave Petitjean ... Cajun Detective
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Down by Law (West Germany)
Down by Law - Alles im Griff (Germany) (TV title)
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Runtime:
107 min
Country:
USA | West Germany
Language:
English | Italian
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Louisiana, USA more
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Company:
Black Snake more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Co-star Tom Waits referred to the film as "a Russian neo-fugitive episode of The Honeymooners." more
Quotes:
Roberto: I scream. You scream. We all scream. For ice cream. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly (#4.20)" (1991) more
Soundtrack:
Tango Till They're Sore more

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17 out of 30 people found the following comment useful:-
Brilliant and awesome!, 19 December 2003
10/10
Author: PeterRoeder from Denmark, Copenhagen

This is one of the best movies ever made. I cannot begin to emphasize how much heart is in it. It is really a story that transcends even realism and belongs to the realm of literature, music and art. One cannot claim to know anything about movies without having seen this one. It´s like Chaplin reading the classics of American literature. Nietzsche breathing the fresh desert air. Milton creeping into the left foot of Blake. Watch it! Watch it! Watch it! 10/10!!!

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