Down By Law
1986
***½
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Cast: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Ellen Barkin, Nicoletta Braschi, Billie Neal, Rockets Redglare, Vernel Bagneris, Timothea, L.C. Drane, Joy N. Houck, Jr.
Three misfits - a radio DJ, a pimp, and an Italian tourist - end up in the same Louisiana prison cell, which they plan to escape. Jim Jarmusch's minimalistic indie comedy is funny and charming but extremely slow-paced. Robby Müller's black and white cinematography looks stunning.
