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Down by Law (1986)

Movie ★ 7.3 106 min

Crime Drama Comedy

A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.

Jim Jarmusch Director Jim Jarmusch Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 20, 1986
Runtime
106 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.1M
Box office
$1.5M
IMDb
tt0090967
Country
United States, Germany
Language
English, Italian
Studio
Island Pictures, Black Snake, Grokenberger Film Produktion

Themes

Cast

Tom Waits Tom Waits Zack John Lurie John Lurie Jack Roberto Benigni Roberto Benigni Roberto Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta Ellen Barkin Ellen Barkin Laurette Billie Neal Bobbie Rockets Redglare Rockets Redglare Gig Vernel Bagneris 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 Richard Boes Detective Dave Petitjean Dave Petitjean Cajun Detective Adam Cohen Uniformed Cop Alan Kleinberg Corpse Archie Sampier Prisoner

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Frequently asked questions

What is Down by Law about?
A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
Who directed Down by Law?
Down by Law was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Down by Law?
Down by Law stars Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi.
When was Down by Law released?
Down by Law is a 1986 crime, drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Down by Law?
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