The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 music movie directed by John Landis, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and James Brown.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Blues Brothers about?
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.
When was The Blues Brothers released?
The Blues Brothers was released on 16 June 1980.
How long is The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers runs 2h 13m.
Who made The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers was directed by John Landis.
Where can I watch The Blues Brothers?
The Blues Brothers is available on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Blues Brothers
Stream: AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- John Belushi as 'Joliet' Jake Blues
- Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues
- James Brown as Cleophus James
- Cab Calloway as Curtis
- Ray Charles as Ray
- Aretha Franklin as Mrs. Murphy
- Steve Cropper as Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper
- Donald 'Duck' Dunn as Donald 'Duck' Dunn
- Murphy Dunne as Murphy 'Murph' Dunne
- Willie Hall as Willie 'Too Big' Hall
- Tom Malone as "Bones" Malone
- Lou Marini as 'Blue Lou' Marini