The Blues Brothers(1980)
“They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God.”
Overview
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Director
John Landis
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$115M
Cast
John Belushi
as 'Joliet' Jake Blues
Dan Aykroyd
as Elwood Blues
James Brown
as Cleophus James
Cab Calloway
as Curtis
Ray Charles
as Ray
Aretha Franklin
as Mrs. Murphy
Steve Cropper
as Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper
Donald 'Duck' Dunn
as Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Murphy Dunne
as Murphy 'Murph' Dunne
Willie Hall
as Willie 'Too Big' Hall
Tom Malone
as "Bones" Malone
Lou Marini
as 'Blue Lou' Marini
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$115M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blues Brothers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Blues Brothers (1980).
What is The Blues Brothers about?▼
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Who directed The Blues Brothers?▼
The Blues Brothers was directed by John Landis and released in 1980. It is a music, comedy, crime film.
How long is The Blues Brothers?▼
The Blues Brothers has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in The Blues Brothers?▼
The cast of The Blues Brothers includes John Belushi as 'Joliet' Jake Blues, Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, James Brown as Cleophus James, Cab Calloway as Curtis, Ray Charles as Ray and more.
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