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The Blues Brothers
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The Blues Brothers

Mon, Jun 16, 1980
  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Action
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasMon, Jun 16, 1980
  • PhysicalWed, Sep 9, 1998DVD
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 10, 1980
  • PhysicalThu, Aug 14, 2003DVD
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Jun 20, 1980
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 10, 1980
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Nov 7, 1980
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 16, 1980West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Mar 28, 1981
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • John Belushi
    John Belushi
    as 'Joliet' Jake Blues
  • Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    as Elwood Blues
  • James Brown
    James Brown
    as Cleophus James
  • Cab Calloway
    Cab Calloway
    as Curtis
  • Ray Charles
    Ray Charles
    as Ray
  • Aretha Franklin
    Aretha Franklin
    as Mrs. Murphy
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