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It's not where you start - It's where you start again. - Down by Law
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Title: Down by Law

Release Date: 20 Sep 1986

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy

Director: Island Pictures, Black Snake, Grokenberger Film Produktion

Production Companies: Island Pictures, Black Snake, Grokenberger Film Produktion

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.346 (749 votes)

Cast

  • Zack: Tom Waits
  • Jack: John Lurie
  • Roberto: Roberto Benigni
  • Nicoletta: Nicoletta Braschi
  • Laurette: Ellen Barkin
  • Bobbie: Billie Neal
  • Gig: Rockets Redglare
  • Preston: Vernel Bagneris
  • Julie: Timothea
  • L.C.: L.C. Drane
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