The Blues Brothers
Action, Comedy, Music
Universal Studios  (1980) 133 mins R

7.9 (52,968 votes)
The Blues Brothers 25th Anniversary Edition comes to DVD with the never-before-released Theatrical Version hit, the Director's Cut and all-new bonus material!

Comedy icons John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in the outrageously funny musical comedy about Jake and Elwood Blues, two brothers searching for redemption with no money but a briefcase full of soul. Hit the road with musical performances by blues legends Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway in this action-packed spectacular from acclaimed director John Landis....

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Cast and Crew
John Belushi  ......  'Joliet' Jake Blues (as Jake)
Dan Aykroyd  ......  Elwood Blues (as Elwood)
James Brown  ......  Reverend Cleophus James
Cab Calloway  ......  Curtis
Ray Charles  ......  Ray
Aretha Franklin  ......  Mrs. Murphy
Director  .....  John Landis
Producer  .....  Robert K. Weiss
Writer  .....  Dan Aykroyd; John Landis
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: During the actual drawbridge jump, the two halves of the bridge are much closer together and at a slightly lower angle than they were moments before, and have momentarily stopped moving. (more)

Trivia:
The exteriors and many interiors at Daley Center were shot on location, including the shot of the Bluesmobile plowing through the courthouse lobby. In a 1998 interview for Universal, John Landis credited mob help for getting permission from the Cook County Board of Commissioners for this (alluding to the Board being mob-controlled at that time). (more)

Filming Locations:
22 W. Van Buren Street, The Loop, Downtown, Chicago, Illinois, USA (more)

Quotes:
Curtis: Do you guys know 'Minnie the Moocher'?
Murph: I once knew a hooker named Minnie Mazola!
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Awards:
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