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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1980
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresMusic, Comedy, Crime
Votes4,625
DirectorJohn Landis
WritersJohn Landis, Dan Aykroyd
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Blues Brothers
About The Blues Brothers
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.
Directed by John Landis, The Blues Brothers leans on a strong ensemble — John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1980.
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