Down by Law

Directed by Jim Jarmusch
R
1986    1h 47mCrime, Drama,
7.688%93%7.3
DJ Zack and pimp Jack end up in prison for being too laid-back to avoid being framed for crimes they didn't commit. They end up sharing a cell with eccentric Italian optimist Roberto, whose limited command of the English language is both entertaining and infuriating. More useful to them is the fact that Roberto knows an escape route.
  • Tom WaitsZack / Songs
  • John LurieJack / Original Music Composer
  • Roberto BenigniRoberto
  • Nicoletta BraschiNicoletta
  • Ellen BarkinLaurette
  • Billie NealBobbie
  • Rockets RedglareGig
  • Vernel BagnerisPreston
  • TimotheaJulie
  • L.C. DraneL.C.
  • Joy N. Houck Jr.Detective Mandino
  • Carrie LindsoeYoung Girl
  • Ralph JosephDetective
  • Richard BoesDetective
  • Dave PetitjeanCajun Detective
  • Adam CohenUniformed Cop
  • Alan KleinbergCorpse / Producer
  • Archie SampierPrisoner
  • David DahlgrenGuard #1
  • Alex MillerGuard #2

Down by Law Ratings & Reviews

  • maddiechismSeptember 28, 2025
    so many beautiful shots and a respectable amount of homosexual tension in this, along with a tom waits soundtrack, so it was a treat.
  • Tyler SJanuary 26, 2025
    👍 6.5/10

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Down by Law Trivia

Down by Law was released on September 25, 1986.

Down by Law was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Down by Law has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min.

Down by Law was produced by Alan Kleinberg.

The key characters in Down by Law are Zack (Tom Waits), Jack (John Lurie), Roberto (Roberto Benigni).

Down by Law is rated R.

Down by Law is a Crime, Drama, Comedy film.

Down by Law has an audience rating of 9.3 out of 10.

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