Down by Law (1986) 2 x DVD (2002 edition) and Blu-Ray Criterion Collection, download for free

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Down by Law (1986) 2 x DVD (2002 edition) and Blu-Ray Criterion Collection

by movieworld on March 28th, 2019 at 17:38

Posted In: .Other movies, Comedy, Crime, Drama

Jim Jarmusch's 1986 Down by Law is a black-and-white masterpiece of dark comedy, a criminal fairy tale about broken-down New Orleans losers who like black coffee, loose women, and speak with poetic street patter. Gravel-voiced troubadour Tom Waits plays Zack, a slacker deejay who's framed for murder. Tossed into prison, he shares a cell with Jack (John Lurie), a pimp who was also framed — he went down for child molestation, set up by a dissatisfied john — and Roberto (Roberto Benigni, back before he got precious and annoying), an Italian tourist who prefers to be called "Bob." They eventually hatch a plan to escape and end up in the swamps of the New Orleans Bayou...

Down by Law was Jim Jarmusch’s third film, his best and most popular. Thanks to the fantastic trio of Roberto Benigni, John Lurie, and Tom Waits as well as Robby Muller’s beautiful cinematography.

Director: Jim Jarmusch
Cast: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Ellen Barkin
Country: USA, West Germany
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama

BD50, 2xDVD | 1080p AVC, NTSC | 01:46:53 | 44.1 Gb + 10.7 Gb + 3% rec
Language: English, Francais
Subtitles: English, Francais(DVD only)

Extras:

• Thoughts and Reflections - this is the same video interview with Jim Jarmusch which first appeared on Criterion's 2002 DVD release of Down by Law. In it, the director discusses the production history of the film, his attitude towards music and its placement in his work, the city of New Orleans and its culture and history, the cast, etc. The interview was recorded exclusively for Criterion in 2002. In English. (74 min).

• Robby Muller Interview - this interview also appears on Criterion's 2002 DVD release of Down by Law. In it, cinematographer Robby Muller discusses his collaboration with director Jim Jarmusch and the visual style of Down by Law. The interview was recorded exclusively for Criterion at the Hortus Botanical Garden in Amsterdam in 2002. In English, not subtitled. (23 min, 1080i).

• Cannes Film Festival - footage from the press conference and an interview with actor-composer John Lurie from the 1986 Cannes Film Festival, where Down by Law was nominated for the prestigious Palme d'Or Award.
-- Press Conference - features director Jim Jarmusch, executive producer Otto Grokenberger, actor-composer John Lurie, and actors Nicoletta Braschi and Roberto Benigni. In English, not subtitled. (42 min, 1080i).
-- John Lurie Interview - this interview was shot for French television during the Cannes Film Festival. In 2002, John Lurie recorded a commentary track to accompany the interview, which is included here. In English, not subtitled. (12 min, 1080i).

• Outtakes - a gallery of outtakes assembled by Jay Rabinowitz, apprentice editor on Down by Law. In English, not subtitled. (25 min, 1080i).

• "It's All Right With Me" - Tom Wait's cover of Cole Porter's classic, which was recorded for the 1990 AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Blue. The music video for the cover was directed by Jim Jarmusch in LA in 1989. A bonus video interview with Jim Jarmusch discussing the making of the video is also included.
-- Video (5 min, 1080i).
-- Jarmusch on the Video (3 min, 1080p).

• Q&A with Jim - in 2002, Criterion invited fans to send in questions for director Jim Jarmusch about Down by Law. In this audio piece, the acclaimed director answers various questions that came from all around the world. In English, not subtitled. (25 min, 1080p).

• Phone Calls - in 2002, director Jim Jarmusch decided to call Tom Waits, Roberto Benigni, and John Lurie and talk to them about their work on Down by Law. The director taped these conversations with a portable device. Audio only.
1. Roberto Benigni. (13 min).
2. Tom Waits (29 min).
3. John Lurie (25 min).

• Production Polaroids - this gallery features some of first assistant cameraman Jack Anderson's Polaroid test shots for the various camera setups in Down by Law. (1080p).

• Location Stills - a collection of rare behind-the-scenes photos taken by key grip Paul Ferrera, former photographer for the Doors, and first assistant cameraman Jack Anderson. (1080p).

• Trailer - original theatrical trailer for Down by Law. In English, not subtitled. (3 min, 1080i).

• Jarmusch on Dubbing - Jim Jarmusch quickly explains why he dislikes dubs. In English, not subtitled. (3 min, 1080p).

• Isolated music track