The Blues Brothers
"They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God."
Originally released in 1980. The Blues Brothers is a music/comedy film. directed by John Landis. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, and James Brown
Synopsis
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (4,458 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$115.2M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dan Aykroyd
as Elwood Blues
John Belushi
as 'Joliet' Jake Blues
James Brown
as Cleophus James
Cab Calloway
as Curtis
Ray Charles
as Ray
Aretha Franklin
as Mrs. Murphy
Steve Cropper
as Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper
Donald 'Duck' Dunn
as Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Murphy Dunne
as Murphy 'Murph' Dunne
Willie Hall
as Willie 'Too Big' Hall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $115,229,890
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blues Brothers about?
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Who directed The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers was directed by John Landis.
How long is The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was The Blues Brothers released?
The Blues Brothers was released on June 16, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blues Brothers?
The main cast of The Blues Brothers includes Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles.
Is The Blues Brothers worth watching?
The Blues Brothers has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 4,458 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.