Down by Law (Film)
- John Lurie: Jack
- Tom Waits: Zack
- Roberto Benigni Roberto
- Nicoletta Braschi Nicoletta
- Ellen Barkin: Laurette
- Billie Neal: Bobbie
- Vernel Bagneris: Preston
- Rockets Redglare: Gig
Down by Law is a feature film by American director Jim Jarmusch from the year 1986.
Action
The pimp Jack pushes a hostile colleague, under the pretext of wanting to be reconciled, a minor under, is then taken up with the Jack in the hotel room by police. Zack, the radio DJ who has just again thrown down a job and then disconnects after a violent quarrel with his girlfriend, finds himself with a corpse in the trunk of the car confronted, he should go for $ 1,000 to the other side of the city. The two end up together in a jail cell, and do not come along well. You just received a scuffle behind him as the Italian Roberto joins them. As soon turns out, it is in him not only an extremely communications joyful people, but also the only of the three who has actually committed a crime: Although he is a good cheater by its own account, he has been exposed and has in the tracking an enemy killed with a billiard ball.
Initially goes wild radebrechende Roberto his two cellmates hard on the nerves. Gradually, however, the mood improves. Roberto discovered a way from the farm to freedom, and so it is possible the trio to escape. On the run through the swamps of Louisiana, the three eventually end up in a small restaurant, which is managed by Nicoletta. Roberto and Nicoletta promptly fall in love with each other, and Roberto decides to stay there. Jack and Zack go their way and separate at the first fork.
Reviews
In the appreciations Jarmusch's fabulous black & white comedy, a number of aspects have been singled out for praise: The embodied by the three protagonists quirky humor, the accurate representation of themselves fleeing in arrogant coolness Jack ( John Lurie ) and Zack (Tom Waits ), the furious presence of permanent speaker Roberto ( Roberto Benigni ) and last but not least the excellent work of the Dutch cinematographer Robby Müller. Along with the music of John Lurie and Tom Waits ' has arisen, the bottom line is an impressive film that has inspired many critics, especially in Europe.
- Lexicon of international film: An ironic comedy that reported in a fabulous form of efforts to humanity in a desolate environment; excellently staged and photographed, supported by brilliant performers.
- Vincent Canby describes the film in the New York Times as a fable of poetic density. The performance of the three main characters is extraordinary. You 'll substantially supported by the work of the director and the cameraman, the three at the same time show the same scene in a concurrent setting and so enables the excellent interaction between the three.
- Roger Ebert missed in the Chicago Sun-Times that inspired perfection which prevailed in Jarmusch 's second film Stranger Than Paradise. But Down by Law was a good movie and that he would more likely fallen, the more you understand movies.
Effect
With Down by Law Jim Jarmusch has become known about the independent cinema scene beyond. A big boost in popularity has also triggered in the U.S. for the actor Roberto Benigni and Ellen Barkin this film.
Title
Down by law on the one hand, an obscure English phrase from the realm of jazz and swing, the " particularly good" means something; literally translated it means but as much as " suppressed by the judiciary ", which alludes to the role of Jack and Zack, yes the innocent sit in jail.