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1986 · 106 min · R

Down by Law

Directed by Jim Jarmusch · Crime, Drama, Comedy

Down by Law (1986) is a Crime film, directed by Jim Jarmusch set in New Orleans during the 1980s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
John Lurie
Cinematography
Robby Müller
Cast
Tom WaitsJohn LurieRoberto BenigniNicoletta BraschiEllen BarkinBillie NealRockets RedglareVernel Bagneris

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Orleans
Setting
UrbanWilderness
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Friendship
Tone
Darkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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