Down by Law movie poster

Down by Law

"It's not where you start - It's where you start again."

September 20, 1986 1h 46m 7.3/10 (814 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Down by Law is a crime/drama film. directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Starring Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 20, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (814 votes)
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Budget $1.1M Production budget
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Box Office $1.5M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,100,000
Revenue
$1,529,206

Production Companies

  • Island Pictures
  • Black Snake
  • Grokenberger Film Produktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Down by Law about?

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

Who directed Down by Law?

Down by Law was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

How long is Down by Law?

Down by Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Down by Law released?

Down by Law was released on September 20, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Down by Law?

The main cast of Down by Law includes Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Ellen Barkin.

Is Down by Law worth watching?

Down by Law has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 814 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.