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Down by Law

Two men are framed and sent to jail, where they meet a murderer who helps them escape and leave the state.

DJ Zack and pimp Jack end up in prison for being too laid-back to avoid being framed for crimes they didn't commit. They end up sharing a cell with eccentric Italian optimist Roberto, whose limited command of the English language is both entertaining and infuriating. More useful to them is the fact that Roberto knows an escape route.

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Main Cast

Tom Waits Tom Waits Zack
John Lurie John Lurie Jack
Roberto Benigni Roberto Benigni Roberto
Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta
Ellen Barkin Ellen Barkin Laurette
Billie Neal Billie Neal Bobbie
Rockets Redglare Rockets Redglare Gig
Vernel Bagneris Vernel Bagneris Preston
Timothea Timothea Julie
L.C. Drane L.C. Drane L.C.
Joy N. Houck Jr. Joy N. Houck Jr. Detective Mandino
Richard Boes Richard Boes Detective
Dave Petitjean Dave Petitjean Cajun Detective
David Dahlgren David Dahlgren Guard #1
Eliott Keener Eliott Keener Guard #3

Creators

Jim Jarmusch Jim Jarmusch Director, Writer

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DOWN BY LAW Official Trailer [1986] 4K

DOWN BY LAW Official Trailer [1986] 4K

Down by Law (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Down by Law (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about Down by Law

Studio(s): Island Pictures, Black Snake

Originally Released: United States, Sep 20, 1986

Production Countries: Germany, United States

Budget: $1,100,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Crime, Drama

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