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Release Date:
20 June 1980 (USA)
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Tagline:
They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God. more
Plot:
Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were raised. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win
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Don't you miss comedies like this?
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Belushi | ... | 'Joliet' Jake Blues (as Jake) |
 | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Elwood Blues (as Elwood) |
 | James Brown | ... | Reverend Cleophus James |
| Cab Calloway | ... | Curtis |
 | Ray Charles | ... | Ray |
| Aretha Franklin | ... | Mrs. Murphy |
| Steve Cropper | ... | Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper |
| Donald Dunn | ... | Donald 'Duck' Dunn |
| Murphy Dunne | ... | Murphy 'Murph' Dunne |
| Willie Hall | ... | Willie 'Too Big' Hall |
| Tom Malone | ... | Tom 'Bones' Malone |
| Lou Marini | ... | 'Blue Lou' Marini |
| Matt Murphy | ... | Matt 'Guitar' Murphy |
| Alan Rubin | ... | Alan 'Mr. Fabulous' Rubin |
 | Carrie Fisher | ... | Mystery Woman |
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Runtime:
133 min | USA:148 min (extended version)
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (magnetic prints) |
Mono (optical prints)
Certification:
Finland:K-11 (DVD rating) |
UK:AA (original rating) |
South Korea:12 |
Brazil:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:AL |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:11 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:12 |
Iceland:L
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There is a tribute to another of John Belushi's famous Saturday Night Live characters in the movie, courtesy of 'Kathleen Freeman''s portrayal of the long-suffering Reverend Mother. In the film, while in the midst of chastising Jake and Elwood for the foul mouths, she first breaks a small ruler, then reaches behind her for an even larger one, brandishing it with a grand flourish, like a sword, as a tribute to Belushi's very popular "Samurai" warrior.
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Crew or equipment visible: In the final chase with the Illinois Nazis, the Blues-Mobile is flipped upside down. A piece of equipment (evidently to push up the front of the car) can be seen rising from the street and flipping hood of the car backwards.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Prison Guard #1: Yeah, the Assistant Warden wants this one out of the block early. Wants to get it over with fast.
Prison Guard #2: Okay, let's do it.
[rattling the bars with his baton]
Prison Guard #1: Hey come on, it's time to wake up.
Prison Guard #2: Wake up. Let's go, it's time.
[striking the sleeping Jake with his baton]
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Prison Guard #1: Yeah, the Assistant Warden wants this one out of the block early. Wants to get it over with fast.
Prison Guard #2: Okay, let's do it.
[rattling the bars with his baton]
Prison Guard #1: Hey come on, it's time to wake up.
Prison Guard #2: Wake up. Let's go, it's time.
[striking the sleeping Jake with his baton]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Soul Music" (1997)
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Soundtrack:
SHAKE YOUR MONEYMAKER
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FAQ
During the chase back to Chicago after the concert why does Elwood say he has to pull over?During the chase back to Chicago after the concert why does Jake appear to be asleep in the car?
Is it true that Jake and Elwood are not related?
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The Blues Brothers is definitely in my book one of the best comedies of all time. I couldn't believe my eyes that this film is not on the top 250, well, John Landis doesn't get enough credit in all. He brought us the most memorable comedies of all time: An American Werewolf in London, Trading Places, Animal House, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. He brings us The Blues Brothers, two popular characters off of Saturday Night Live who were at the height of their popularity. John puts them in Chicago(this is the best Chicago movie to watch next to Ferris Bueller by the way)and makes this into one of the greatest comedies ever. The great thing about this film is it's not gross out, it's not the obvious silly humor, it's just humor that keeps you laughing every minute. Dan and John are such a great comedic duo, they are without a doubt the most memorable duo off of SNL I would say.
Jake and Elwood go to the orphanage where they were raised and learn that it is being shut down due to insufficient funds, so they want to reunite their band and put on a show to help save the place. On a mission from God they claim, they gather up their old band members to put on the show of the decade! But along the way, Jake and Elwood get into quite a bit of trouble with the police, the Illinois Nazi party, a girlfriend of one of their band members, and a girl who just seems to keep going after them and wants them dead.
With great and endless cameos from great people like Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, terrific Chicago landmarks, endless hilarious jokes, The Blues Brothers is the perfect comedy that is one of the best movies of all time. The concert scene is unforgettable and the scene that will always get me down on the floor in tears is where they go to the restaurant, John's line of "How much for your women?!" was just too priceless! You really have to see this movie, I guarantee you, you will die of laughter.
10/10