The Blues Brothers

    Genre
    Action, Comedy, Crime, Musical
  • |
    • Runtime
    133 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    1980
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
John Landis
WRITTEN BY:
Dan Aykroyd, John Landis
CAST INCLUDES:
Carrie Fisher, John Candy, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

"One of the, all-time great comedies; the best movie ever made in Chicago" (Chicago Tribune). Emmy winner John Landis' star studded cult classic follows Jake Blues, just released from prison, as he puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised. THE BLUES BROTHERS stars John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Carrie Fisher, and Aretha Franklin.

SYNOPSIS

After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) – collectively known as the “Blues Brothers.” Jake’s first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.

The Blues Brothers

    Genre
    Action, Comedy, Crime, Musical
  • |
    • Runtime
    133 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    1980
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
John Landis
WRITTEN BY
Dan Aykroyd, John Landis
CAST INCLUDES
Carrie Fisher, John Candy, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway
"One of the, all-time great comedies; the best movie ever made in Chicago" (Chicago Tribune). Emmy winner John Landis' star studded cult classic follows Jake Blues, just released from prison, as he puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised. THE BLUES BROTHERS stars John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Carrie Fisher, and Aretha Franklin.

After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) – collectively known as the “Blues Brothers.” Jake’s first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.

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