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Down by Law

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In a dazzling yet dark city, three men with little in common find themselves trapped in a situation that will change their lives forever. Jack is a disillusioned DJ whose career has fallen while he seeks love in all the wrong places. Zack, a prison guard just trying to break free from the monotony of his life, becomes embroiled in a series of misunderstandings. Then there's Roberto, an Italian immigrant who seems to have brought both bad luck and a carefree attitude with him. The three of them end up in a New Orleans jail cell after being arrested for various offenses.

As they try to survive the brutality of the prison system, their personalities clash and unexpected moments of comedy emerge amid the chaos. The story becomes an exploration of friendship, loneliness, and madness. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they attempt to hatch a plan to escape. However, the road to freedom is not easy, and they soon realize that the true prison may lie within themselves.

With a distinctive visual style and a tone that blends the absurd with the tragic, the film takes us on a journey that is both hilarious and heartbreaking. Ultimately, it prompts us to ask: what are the true chains that bind us in life?

Media type
Movie
Year
1986
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
Jim Jarmusch
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.70
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
88.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
75.00
Actors
Tom Waits
John Lurie
Roberto Benigni
Nicoletta Braschi
Ellen Barkin
Billie Neal
Rockets Redglare
Vernel Bagneris
Timothea
L.C. Drane
Carrie Lindsoe
Ralph Joseph
Richard Boes
Dave Petitjean
Adam Cohen
Archie Sampier
David Dahlgren
Alex Miller
Eliott Keener
Jay Hilliard
Gender
Crimen
Drama
Comedy
Country
United States
Producers
Alan Kleinberg
Streaming
MUBI
MUBI Amazon Channel
Original title
Down by Law
Duration
106
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