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Down by Law

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Awards

Amanda Awards 1987 - Won - Best Foreign Feature Film

Bodil Awards 1988 - Won - Best Non-European Film

Cannes Film Festival 1986 - Nominated - Palme d'Or

Independent Spirit Awards 1987 - Nominated - Best Cinematography

Amanda Awards 1987 - Won - Best Foreign Feature Film

Bodil Awards 1988 - Won - Best Non-European Film

Cannes Film Festival 1986 - Nominated - Palme d'Or

Independent Spirit Awards 1987 - Nominated - Best Cinematography

Independent Spirit Awards 1987 - Nominated - Best Director

Independent Spirit Awards 1987 - Nominated - Best Feature

Independent Spirit Awards 1987 - Nominated - Best Male Lead

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1987 - Won - Best Actor

Robert Festival 1988 - Won - Best Foreign Film

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Down by Law

Director:
Jim Jarmusch
107 Minutes
 

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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 Muller.

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Details

Runtime:
107 min.

Country:
UNITED STATES

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

Plot Summary

SPECIAL FEATURES: 

  • New high-definition digital transfer, enhanced for widescreen televisions
  • Thoughts & reflections by Jim Jarmusch
  • 2002 video interview with director of photography Robby Muller
  • 1986 Cannes Film Festival press conference with Jarmusch and stars John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, and Nicoletta Braschi
  • 1986 John Lurie interview with commentary
  • Outtakes
  • Music video of Tom Waits singing Cole Porter's "It's All Right with Me," directed by Jarmusch
  • Q&A with Jarmusch
  • Jarmusch's phone calls with Waits, Benigni, and Lurie
  • Isolated music track
  • Production Polaroids
  • Location stills
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Optional French dub track, featuring Roberto Benigni
  • Optional French subtitles
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
  • Optimal image quality: RSDL dual - layer edition

 

 

 

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