Directed by:
Jim JarmuschScreenplay:
Jim JarmuschCinematography:
Robby MüllerComposer:
John LurieCast:
Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Ellen Barkin, Richard Boes, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Joy N. Houck Jr., Rockets Redglare (more)Plots(1)
Too laid-back to avoid a prison term for a murder he did not commit, Zack (Tom Waits), finds himself sharing a jail cell with a small-time pimp (John Lurie) and an effervescent Italian (Roberto Benigni) arrested for killing a man while playing cards. An eventual escape leads the eccentric trio into the depths of the Louisiana bayou with no salvation in sight. It isn't until they land at the small home of an Italian immigrant (Nicoletta Braschi) that Zack, Jack, and Roberto learn to appreciate the beauty the world has to offer. The enchanting chemistry of the lead actors combine with Robby Müller's gorgeous black-and-white photography to create one of the most charming films to come out of America in decades. (Madman Entertainment)
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Down by Law / Variety
Original Soundtrack
Label: Strange and Beautiful Music
Year: 1999
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 35:04
| 1. | MUSIC FROM DOWN BY LAW: What Do You Know About Music, You're Not a Lawyer | John Lurie | 02:02 |
| 2. | Strangers in the Day | John Lurie | 02:01 |
| 3. | Promedade du Maquereau | John Lurie | 01:29 |
| 4. | The Invasion of Poland | John Lurie | 02:29 |
| 5. | Please Come to My House | John Lurie | 01:07 |
| 6. | Are You Warm Enough? | John Lurie | 02:46 |
| 7. | Swamp, Pt. 1 | John Lurie | 00:46 |
| 8. | Swamp, Pt. 2 | John Lurie | 00:47 |
| 9. | Are You Warm Enough Again? | John Lurie | 00:30 |
| 10. | The King of Thailand, the Queen of Stairs | John Lurie | 02:14 |
| 11. | A Hundred Miles From Harry | John Lurie | 00:32 |
| 12. | Nicoletta Can't Cook | John Lurie | 01:00 |
| 13. | Fork in the Road | John Lurie | 00:57 |
| 14. | MUSIC FROM VARIETY: Variety Theme | John Lurie | 01:32 |
| 15. | Porno Booth | John Lurie | 01:15 |
| 16. | Porno Booth II | John Lurie | 00:55 |
| 17. | Car | John Lurie | 05:06 |
| 18. | Million Dollar Walk | John Lurie | 01:35 |
| 19. | Anders Leap In | John Lurie | 01:02 |
| 20. | Garter Belt | John Lurie | 02:17 |
| 21. | End Titles | John Lurie | 02:42 |