Down by Law

Where to Watch Down by Law (1986) (Legally)

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Sep 20, 1986 US 106 min
7.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
848 votes
Crime Drama Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1986), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Drama, Comedy, with a runtime around 106 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.3/10 from about 848 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

prison, prostitute, escape, fight, pimp, new orleans, louisiana, louisiana, prison escape, bayou, black and white, convict, dj

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

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