Down by Law

Down by Law

1986 · 106 min · EN · R · 7.4 (660 votes)
Dir. Jim Jarmusch · Starring Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Ellen Barkin, Billie Neal · Music John Lurie

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

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

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Drift into a beautifully shot, black-and-white world of wry humor and melancholic charm. This is a slow-burn journey through the Louisiana bayou, exploring the odd bonds formed between lost souls. It feels observational, existential, and quietly profound, with a unique, deadpan rhythm that lingers long after the credits.

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