71SSIFF - 22/30 September 2023
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THE BLUES BROTHERS

USA      133 m.
Synopsis

After reaping laughs on Saturday Night Live, the Blues Brothers Aykroyd and Belushi took the leap to film. Jake Blues is released from jail to find his brother waiting for him. It's not long before they're off on a mission as barmy as it is holy. Landis didn't stop at the starring twosome: he also featured big-name artists like Aretha Franklin and James Brown.  

Director
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Dan Aykroyd, John Landis
Production
Universal Pictures
Photography
Stephen M. Katz
Edition
George Folsey Jr.
Cast
John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin
Running Time
133 m.
Country
USA
Year
1980
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