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The Blues Brothers (1980)

They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God.

  • Jun 16, 1980
  • 2h 13m
  • R

7.7/10

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4,743 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Blues Brothers is a 1980 music and comedy film directed by John Landis. Its leading cast includes John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and James Brown. It runs for 2 hours 13 minutes. It belongs to The Blues Brothers Collection.

Synopsis

Just released from prison, Jake Blues puts his old band back together with his brother Elwood to save the Catholic home where they were raised.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 13 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.7/10 from 4,743 TMDB votes

Trailer

Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • John Belushi 'Joliet' Jake Blues
  • Dan Aykroyd Elwood Blues
  • James Brown Cleophus James
  • Cab Calloway Curtis
  • Ray Charles Ray
  • Aretha Franklin Mrs. Murphy
  • Steve Cropper Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper
  • Donald 'Duck' Dunn Donald 'Duck' Dunn
  • Murphy Dunne Murphy 'Murph' Dunne
  • Willie Hall Willie 'Too Big' Hall
  • Tom Malone "Bones" Malone
  • Lou Marini 'Blue Lou' Marini
  • Matt Murphy Matt 'Guitar' Murphy
  • Alan Rubin Mr. Fabulous
  • Carrie Fisher Mystery Woman
  • Henry Gibson Head Nazi
  • John Candy Burton Mercer
  • Kathleen Freeman Sister Mary Stigmata

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