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Down by Law(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-09-20
73%
841 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
It's not where you start - It's where you start again.
Overview:
A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
Languages: English, Italian.
Countries:
United States of America,
Germany
Budget: $1,100,000.00
Revenue: $1,529,206.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Black Snake
Grokenberger Film Produktion
Movie: Down by Law
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom Waits
Zack
John Lurie
Jack
Roberto Benigni
Roberto
Nicoletta Braschi
Nicoletta
Ellen Barkin
Laurette
Rockets Redglare
Gig
Vernel Bagneris
Preston
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