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When fate lands three hapless men-an unemployed disc jockey (Tom Waits), a small-time pimp (John Lurie), and a strong-willed Italian tourist (Roberto Benigni)-in a Louisiana prison, their singular adventure begins. Described by director Jim Jarmusch as a "neo-beat-noir-comedy," Down by Law is part nightmare and part fairy tale, featuring fine performances and crisp black-and-white photography by esteemed cinematographer Robby Müller. The Criterion Collection is proud to present Jim Jarmusch's Down by Law.

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Thoughts & reflections by Jim Jarmusch
2002 video interview with director of photography Robby Müller
1986 Cannes Film Festival press conference with Jarmusch and stars John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, and 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 Waits, Benigni, and Lurie
Isolated music track
Production Polaroids
Location stills
Original theatrical trailer
Optional French dub track, featuring Roberto Benigni

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