The Blues Brothers
They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God.
19802h 13m7.7(4,617 votes)
MusicComedyCrime
Synopsis
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.
The Blues Brothers (1980) is a music, comedy, and crime film directed by John Landis. It stars John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and James Brown. The film runs for 2 hours 13 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 4,617 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers stars John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, and Cab Calloway, and was directed by John Landis.
How long is The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes.
When did The Blues Brothers come out?
The Blues Brothers was released in 1980.
What genre is The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers is a music, comedy, and crime film.
Is The Blues Brothers worth watching?
The Blues Brothers holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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