Down by Law 1986
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What is Down by Law?
Down by Law is a 1986 film released in the United States that falls under the crime, drama, and comedy genres. The story centers on a disc jockey, a pimp, and an Italian tourist who experience arrest, incarceration, and an eventual escape from jail in New Orleans.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 20, 1986
- Studios
- Island Pictures, Black Snake, Grokenberger Film Produktion
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Comedy
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Overview
Down by Law is a 1986 film released in the United States that falls under the crime, drama, and comedy genres. The story centers on a disc jockey, a pimp, and an Italian tourist who experience arrest, incarceration, and an eventual escape from jail in New Orleans.
As a cult classic and the follow up to Jim Jarmusch's breakout film Stranger Than Paradise, the movie provides an exploration of America from the outside-in. With a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes, it combines dramatic and comedic elements around its central prison break narrative.
Should you watch it?
“Three very different men escape from a New Orleans jail.”
- Follows the arrest, incarceration, and escape of three distinct men.
- Serves as a follow up to Jim Jarmusch's breakout film Stranger Than Paradise.
- Offers a unique exploration of America from the outside-in.
- It may not appeal to viewers looking for fast-paced action instead of a crime, drama, and comedy mix.
Watch it if you want to see how a disc jockey, a pimp, and an Italian tourist manage to escape from jail in New Orleans.
The film blends crime, drama, and comedy across a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
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Where to stream Down by Law?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms that list the movie, such as The Movie Database.
Is Down by Law worth watching?
Yes, as a 1986 cult classic following the escape of a disc jockey, a pimp, and an Italian tourist from a New Orleans jail.
What is the binge duration for Down by Law?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
What are the essential episodes of Down by Law?
Down by Law is a feature film rather than a television show with episodes.