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The Blues Brothers (1980)

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John Belushi John Belushi
Joliet Jake Blues
Walter Levine Walter Levine
Prison Guard
Frank Oz Frank Oz
Corrections Officer
Dan Aykroyd Dan Aykroyd
Elwood Blues
Kathleen Freeman Kathleen Freeman
Sister Mary Stigmata
Cab Calloway Cab Calloway
Curtis
Donald Dunn Donald Dunn
Donald 'Duck' Dunn
James Brown James Brown
Reverend Cleophus James


Written by
Dan Aykroyd Dan Aykroyd
(written by)
John Landis John Landis
(written by)


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Epic, flavoursome 80s musical action-comedy

14 years, 6 months ago at Jun 6 5:44
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"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." The first and undeniably the best feature film featuring characters born on Saturday Night Live, 1980's The Blues Brothers is one hell of a fun motion picture with infinite replay value. With a script credited to Dan Aykroyd and director John Landis, this is the Lawrence of ... read more

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17 years, 7 months ago at May 10 20:44
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i first saw this film when i was about 8 years old. my parents had a party and me and my sister needed entertaining. one of their friends brought this and animal house (both excellent choice for an 8 year old and a 5 year old to watch. i have loved both fims ever since.

A classic

11 years, 1 month ago at Oct 30 23:27
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I already saw this movie but, since it was a while back and sind it is a classic, I thought I might as well check it out again. In fact, somehow, it took me many years to watch this classic and, considering its impressive reputation, I had some rather high expectations. Eventually, even though I did enjoy it the first time around I watched it, I can’t say I was really blown away by the whole thi... read more
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Jake Blues is just out of jail, and teams up with his brother, Elwood on a ‘mission from God’ to raise funds for the orphanage in which they grew up. The only thing they can do is do what they do best: play music. So they get their old band together, and set out on their way—while getting in a bit of trouble here and there.
Release date: 20 June 1980
UPC: 025192029929
Tags: Comedy (42), Music (30), Musical (27), Action (24), 1980s (20), Crime (17), 1980 (14), Prison (12), Car Chase (7), Dancing (6), Blues (6), (6), Chicago (5), Nun (5), Usa (4), Cops (4), Police (4), American (4), Guitar Man (3)
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" After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the "Blues Brothers." Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time."


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" After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) -- collectively known as the "Blues Brothers." Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time."


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