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Quirky account of two unjustly imprisoned characters who plan to escape with their cellmate, an Italian immigrant. Possibly a future cult favorite!
Original Release
09/20/1986
US Release
09/20/1986
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Tom Waits | Zack |
John Lurie | Jack |
Roberto Benigni | Roberto |
Nicoletta Braschi | Nicoletta |
Ellen Barkin | Laurette |
Rockets Redglare | Gig |
Joy N. Houck Jr. | Detective Mandino |
Vernel Bagneris | Preston |
Dave Petitjean | Cajun Detective |
Billie Neal | Bobbie |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Tom Waits | Zack |
John Lurie | Jack |
Roberto Benigni | Roberto |
Nicoletta Braschi | Nicoletta |
Ellen Barkin | Laurette |
Rockets Redglare | Gig |
Joy N. Houck Jr. | Detective Mandino |
Vernel Bagneris | Preston |
Dave Petitjean | Cajun Detective |
Billie Neal | Bobbie |
Pruitt Taylor Vince | (scenes deleted) |
Timothea | Julie |
L.C. Drane | L.C. |
Carrie Lindsoe | Young Girl |
Ralph Joseph | Detective |
Richard Boes | Detective |
Adam Cohen | Uniformed Cop |
Alan Kleinberg | Corpse |
Archie Sampier | Prisoner |
David Dahlgren | Guard #1 |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Demetri Fields | Executive Producer |
Otto Grokenberger | Executive Producer |
Russell Schwartz | Executive Producer |
Alan Kleinberg | Producer |
Tom Rothman | Producer |
Jim Stark | Producer |
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Trailers

Down By Law (Trailer 1)