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Down by Law (1986)
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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 synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
Brilliant and awesome! moreCast
(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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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 minColour:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:L | Singapore:NC-16 | Finland:K-12 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Australia:MMOVIEmeter: 
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Co-star Tom Waits referred to the film as "a Russian neo-fugitive episode of The Honeymooners." moreSoundtrack:
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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!!!