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The Blues Brothers

They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God.

19802h 13mNo ratings yet
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Comedy
  • Music

Overview

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

Keywords

  • prison
  • quest
  • nazi
  • road trip
  • buddy
  • dancing
  • jazz
  • concert
  • ridiculous
  • country music
  • chicago
  • illinois
  • euphoric
  • awestruck
  • audacious
  • church
  • nun
  • parole
  • music instrument
  • blues
  • shopping mall
  • music
  • chicago, illinois

Details

Status
Released
Release date
June 16, 1980
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
John Landis
Cinematography
Stephen M. Katz
Budget
$27,000,000
Revenue
$115,229,890
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