DVD
Down by law [videorecording] / Island Pictures presents a Black Snake/Grokenberger Films production ; written and directed by Jim Jamusch.
Two lowlifes, a small time pimp and an unemployed disc jockey, framed for a crime they didn't commit, escape from jail with an eccentric Italian tourist. Set in New Orleans and the swamps of Louisiana.
Record details
- ISBN: 0780026063
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (107 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet insert.
- Publisher: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, c2002.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1986. Special features: New high-definition transfer ; thoughts and reflections by Jim Jarmusch ; 2002 video interview with director of photography Robby Müller ; 1986 Cannes Film Festival press conference with Jarmusch & stars John Lurie, Roberto Benigni & Nicoletta Braschi ; 1986 John Lurie interview with commentary ; outtakes ; music video of Tom Waits singing Cole Porter's "It's all right with me", directed by Jarmusch ; Q&A with Jarmusch ; Jarmusch's phone calls with Watts, Benigni & Lurie ; isolated music track ; production polaroids ; location stills ; original theatrical trailer ; optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition. Program content : Black Snake, Inc., 1986. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by John Lurie ; songs by Tom Waits ; producer, Alan Kleinberg ; written and directed by Jim Jarmusch ; director of photography, Robby Müeller ; film editor, Melody London.. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Ellen Barkin. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; 1.78:1 aspect ratio (widescreen); Dolby digital mono. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Licensed for: home, library, classroom, ILL. |
| Language Note: | English soundtrack with optional French dubbed track, optional French subtitles and English subtitles (SDH) for the deaf & hearing impaired. |
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| Subject: | Feature films. Fugitives from justice > Louisiana > Drama. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Comedy films. |
| Genre: | Comedy films. Prison films. Road films. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | PN1997 .D696 2002 (Text) | 30238478 | Video | Volume hold | Available | - | ||
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | PN1997 .D696 2002 (Text) | 30221221 | Video | Not holdable | Missing | - |
