Release Date
June 20, 1980
DVD Release Date
August 30, 2005 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
John Landis
Writer
Dan Aykroyd, John Landis
Cast
John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Kathleen Freeman, Carrie Fisher, Henry Gibson
Studio
Running Time
148 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R
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 the action-packed spectacular from acclaimed director John Landis.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
"Blues Brothers." It came out 25 years ago, and guess what? I had never seen it. I had never seen one of the classic comedies of the modern age until Monday night. In a rare and extreme marketing effort, "Blues Brothers" somehow made its way back to theaters for one night, accompanied by a live interview with Dan Akroyd, director John Landis, James Brown and many others. The purpose? To promote the 25th Anniversary DVD, which comes out today. Full movie review »
