Down by Law
Year: 1986
Country: USA
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Cast: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni
Genre: drama, comedy, crime
Runtime: 107 min.
Age: 16+
Country: USA
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Cast: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni
Genre: drama, comedy, crime
Runtime: 107 min.
Age: 16+
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.
Awards & Festivals:
Cannes Film Festival – Nominee: Palme d'Or
Amanda Awards, Norway – Best Foreign Feature Film
Bodil Awards – Best Non-European Film
Danish Film Awards (Robert) – Best Foreign Film
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists – Silver Ribbon (Best Actor)
Film Independent Spirit Awards, Nominee – Best Feature, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Male Lead
