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Movie Info

Release Date: September 20, 1986
Runtime: 106 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Drama Crime Comedy
Budget: $1,100,000
Revenue: $1,529,206
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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88%
Tomatometer
75
75/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
832 votes
⭐
7.6/10
IMDb
58,534 votes
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Down by Law

1986

"Friendship and freedom collide in unexpected places."

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Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $1,100,000
Revenue: $1,529,206
Profit $429,206
ROI +39% (1.4x)

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Down by Law is directed by Jim Jarmusch .

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Keywords

#black and white 163 #prison 70 #escape 58 #fight 54 #prostitute 51 #prison escape 24 #prisΓ£o 23 #new orleans, louisiana 18 #pimp 10 #louisiana 9 #convict 9 #bayou 4 #dj 3 #prostituta 1 #cafetΓ£o 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Down by Law

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  • Jim Jarmusch shot 'Down by Law' in New Orleans, utilizing various local locations to capture the city's unique atmosphere, which became a character in itself within the film.

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  • Roberto Benigni, who played the Italian tourist, improvised many of his lines, contributing to the film's quirky and spontaneous feel.

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  • The film features a notable soundtrack that includes music by Tom Waits, whose character is a disc jockey, integrating his musical style into the narrative.

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  • During the scene where the characters are escaping, a continuity error occurs as the characters' clothing changes between shots without explanation.

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  • The film includes several nods to classic films, especially in its portrayal of friendship and camaraderie among unlikely companions, reminiscent of works by directors like Jacques Tati.

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  • John Lurie, who played the pimp, wrote and performed much of the film's jazz score, blending his musical talents with his acting role.

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  • The film's use of black-and-white cinematography was a deliberate choice by Jarmusch to evoke a sense of timelessness and focus on the characters' emotional journeys.

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