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Down by Law (1986)
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The story of three different men in a Louisiana prison and their eventual journey. Director:Jim JarmuschWriter:Jim Jarmusch |
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| John Lurie | ... |
Jack
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| Roberto Benigni | ... | ||
| Nicoletta Braschi | ... |
Nicoletta
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Billie Neal | ... |
Bobbie
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Rockets Redglare | ... |
Gig
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Preston
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Timothea | ... |
Julie
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L.C. Drane | ... |
L.C.
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Joy N. Houck Jr. | ... |
Detective Mandino
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Carrie Lindsoe | ... |
Young Girl
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Ralph Joseph | ... |
Detective
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Richard Boes | ... |
Detective
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Dave Petitjean | ... |
Cajun Detective
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Storyline
DJ Zack and pimp Jack end up in prison for being too laid-back to avoid being framed for crimes they didn't commit. They end up sharing a cell with eccentric Italian optimist Roberto, whose limited command of the English language is both entertaining and infuriating -but rather more useful to them is the fact that Roberto knows an escape route Written by Michael Brooke <michael@everyman.demon.co.uk>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
It's not where you start - It's where you start again.Parents Guide:
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(West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Bajo el peso de la ley See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,100,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$49,840 (USA) (28 September 1986) (6 Screens)Gross:
$3,144,445 (Germany)Company Credits
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MonoColor:
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1.85 : 1
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Jack: Julie, what're you doing out here?
Julie: Just watching the light change.
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Written by Naomi Neville
Performed by Irma Thomas
Used by permission of CBS Unart catalog, Inc. and Jefferson Jazz, Inc. See more »
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Roberto Benigni's rabbit soliloquy was almost entirely self-written/improvisation, based on his own life experiences. His mother actually did raise rabbits. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jack: Julie, what're you doing out here?
Julie: Just watching the light change.
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Connections
Referenced in "Bored to Death: The Case of the Missing Screenplay (#1.3)" (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"It's Raining"Written by Naomi Neville
Performed by Irma Thomas
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