Down By Law (2 discs)
1986, 107 minutes, Rated M
Jim Jarmusch's highly aclaimed film is best summed up by his own words: a "neo-beat-noir-comedy." Too laid-back to avoid a prison term for a murder he did not commit, Zack (Tom Waits), finds himself sharing a jail cell with a small-time pimp (John Lurie) and an effervescent Italian (Roberto Benigni in his first appearance in an American Film) arrested for killing a man while playing cards.
An eventual escaple leads the eccentric trio into the depths of the Louisiana bayou with no salvation in sight. It isn't until they land at the small home of an Italian immigrant (Nicoletta Braschi) that Zack, Jack, and Roberto learn to appreciate the beauty the world has to offer. The enchanting chemistry of the lead actors combine with Robby Muller's gorgeous black-and-white photography to create one of the most charming films to come out of America in decades.
- Director:
- Jim Jarmusch [12],
- Starring:
- Roberto Benigni [10], Tom Waits [7], John Lurie [5],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
French Dolby Digital Stereo
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