Down by Law
Down by Law (1986)
“It's not where you start - It's where you start again.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
A disc jockey, a pimp and an Italian tourist escape from jail in New Orleans.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
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 PrestonTimothea
Timothea
as JulieL.C. Drane
L.C. Drane
as L.C.Joy N. Houck Jr.
Joy N. Houck Jr.
as Detective MandinoCarrie Lindsoe
Carrie Lindsoe
as Young GirlCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 106 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
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