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Down by Law

Comedy Drama Crime

1986, Movie, 1h 46min

Director Jim Jarmusch followed up his brilliant breakout film STRANGER THAN PARADISE with another, equally beloved portrait of loners and misfits in the American landscape. When fate brings together 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, a singular adventure ensues. Described by Jarmusch as a “neo-Beat noir comedy,” DOWN BY LAW is part nightmare and part fairy tale, featuring sterling performances and crisp black-and-white cinematography by the esteemed Robby Müller.

"Down by Law" — comedy, drama and crime movie produced in Germany and USA and released in 1986. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 46min. "Down by Law" is currently available to stream on HBO Max, The Criterion Channel, Tubi and Amazon Prime ⎥ HBO Max and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Martin Chilton

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...a delight, right down to the unexpected last scene.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Critic Roger Moore

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Drink up the dry opening act, with its predictable “set-ups,” and wait for our filmmaker to pack three guys — two of them music legends — in a cell and then on the lam together. Relish the Waits songs and Lurie score.

Read full review at Movie Nation

Critic Kenneth Mcneil

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Roberto, Zack og Jack bliver interessante på trods af deres personligheder...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Morten Karlsen

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Små kedelig

2 years ago

Maurício Gil

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Esperava mais. Razoável, apenas.

2 years ago

erwin

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Kun Benigni gør den tålelig. Jeg er nok ikke en Jarmuschi fan...

1 year ago

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"Down by Law" is a quirky comedy-drama that follows the adventures of three unlikely cellmates - a DJ, a pimp, and an Italian tourist - who escape from jail in New Orleans and embark on a journey through the Louisiana swamps. Despite their differences, they form an uneasy alliance and find themselves in absurd situations as they try to evade the law and find a place to call their own. With a cast of colorful characters and a blend of drama and comedy, the film offers a unique and entertaining ride.