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Down by Law
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Down by Law

1986-09-20 · 106 min · ★ 7.4

Crime · Drama · Comedy

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

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Directors
Jim Jarmusch
Production companies
Island Pictures, Black Snake, Grokenberger Film Produktion
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,100,000
Revenue
USD 1,529,206

Top Cast

Tom WaitsTom WaitsZack
John LurieJohn LurieJack
Roberto BenigniRoberto BenigniRoberto
Nicoletta BraschiNicoletta BraschiNicoletta
Ellen BarkinEllen BarkinLaurette
Billie NealBobbie
Rockets RedglareRockets RedglareGig
Vernel BagnerisVernel BagnerisPreston
TimotheaJulie
L.C. DraneL.C.
Joy N. Houck Jr.Detective Mandino
Carrie LindsoeYoung Girl
Ralph JosephDetective
Richard BoesRichard BoesDetective
Dave PetitjeanDave PetitjeanCajun Detective
Adam CohenUniformed Cop
Alan KleinbergCorpse
Archie SampierPrisoner
David DahlgrenDavid DahlgrenGuard #1
Alex MillerGuard #2

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