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Down by Law

Down by Law (1986)

R 1h 46m 7.2/10 IMDb
CrimeDramaComedy

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

Director: Jim Jarmusch

Cast: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Ellen Barkin

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Other

Wrongful imprisonment

Substance Use

Alcohol abuse (depicted)
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