Down By Law

Down By Law

By Jim Jarmusch

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1986-09-20
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 46min
  • Director: Jim Jarmusch
  • Production Company: Island Pictures
  • Production Country: Germany, United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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From 728 Ratings

Description

When fate lands three hapless men—an unemployed disc jockey (Tom Waits), a small-time pimp (John Lurie), and a strong-willed Italian tourist (Roberto Benigni)—in a Louisiana prison, their singular adventure begins. Described by director Jim Jarmusch as a “neo–Beat noir comedy,” Down by Law is part nightmare and part fairy tale, featuring fine performances and crisp black-and-white photography by esteemed cinematographer Robby Müller.

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    By Wayne Rob
    This was terrible. Cinematography...good, but the acting stank, plot development was woeful. How long should it take to arrest 3 "innocent" men and get the story moving?
  • ABSOfreakingLUTELY FANTASTIC film.

    5
    By AnnieHeartfield
    Well done, Mr. Jarmusch. I can't imagine improving on this film's settings, score, cast, and writing. Top notch comedy, with so many poignant human moments.

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