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Down by Law (1986)
R (US) | USA, West Germany | English, Italian, French | 107 min
Directed by:
Jim Jarmusch
DJ Zack and pimp Jack land in jail after being too careless to dodge false charges. In their cell, they meet Roberto, a quirky Italian full of optimism and broken English. Annoying yet endearing, he also happens to know a way out.
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Release Date
France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1986-05-17
Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
1986-09-07
USA
(New York Film Festival)
1986-09-19
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)
Down by Law
(Original title)
Bajo el peso de la ley
Argentina
Down by Law
Australia
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Parent Guide
Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
None
Profanity
Moderate
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
None
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