Movie

Down by Law

“It's not where you start - It's where you start again.”

★ 7.3(848)19861h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Jim Jarmusch
Release date: 1986-09-20
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $1,529,206
Budget: $1,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Island Pictures

Down by Law — trailer

About Down by Law

Down by Law is a 1986 movie in the Crime, Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Tom Waits, John Lurie and Roberto Benigni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 848 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Down by Law in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Tom Waits

Zack

John Lurie

Jack

Roberto Benigni

Roberto

Nicoletta Braschi

Nicoletta

Ellen Barkin

Laurette

Billie Neal

Bobbie

Rockets Redglare

Gig

Vernel Bagneris

Preston

Timothea

Julie

L.C. Drane

L.C.

Joy N. Houck Jr.

Detective Mandino

Carrie Lindsoe

Young Girl

Themes & keywords

prisonprostituteescapefightpimpnew orleans, louisianalouisianaprison escapebayoublack and whiteconvictdjcell mate

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Down by Law in Mexico?+

Down by Law is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Down by Law on Netflix?+

Down by Law is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Down by Law?+

Down by Law has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Down by Law?+

Down by Law stars Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Ellen Barkin.

When did Down by Law come out?+

Down by Law is a 1986 movie directed by Jim Jarmusch.

What genre is Down by Law?+

Down by Law is Crime, Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Down by Law?+

Down by Law was directed by Jim Jarmusch.