Jim Jarmuschs Down by Law (1986) stars Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni in a minimalist black-and-white story set in New Orleans. The film follows three men who share a jail cell and later escape together, forming an unlikely bond. Known for Jarmuschs distinctive style, the film blends deadpan humor with episodic storytelling. Roberto Benigni won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance.

Criterion Collection

Director Jim Jarmusch followed up his brilliant breakout film Stranger Than Paradise with another, equally beloved portrait of loners and misfits in the American landscape. When fate brings together 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, a singular adventure ensues. Described by Jarmusch as a neo-Beat noir comedy, Down by Law is part nightmare and part fairy tale, featuring sterling performances and crisp black-and-white cinematography by the esteemed Robby Müller.

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Two men are framed and sent to jail, where they meet a murderer who helps them escape and leave the state.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New, restored digital transfer, supervised by director Jim Jarmusch, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Audio interview with Jarmusch from 2002

Interview with director of photography Robby Müller from 2002

Footage from the 1986 Cannes Film Festival, including a press conference with Jarmusch and actors John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, and Nicoletta Braschi, and an interview with Lurie, featuring commentary

Sixteen outtakes

Music video for Tom Waitss cover of Cole Porters Its All Right with Me, directed by Jarmusch

Q&A with Jarmusch in which he responds to fans questions

Recordings of phone conver