The Blues Brothers

Author

John Landis

Call Number

• BLU-RAY COMEDY (CEN)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English or French (theatrical version only), with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Carrie Fisher, Aretha Franklin, Henry Gibson, The Blues Brothers Band, John Candy, Steve Lawrence.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2016]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (133, 148 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Theatrical version: MPAA rating: R ; Extended version: Not rated.

Summary

After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the orphanage where they were raised by nuns. They learn that the church stopped its support and will sell the place unless the tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The brothers decide to raise the money by putting their blues band back together and staging a big gig. They may be on a "mission from God," but they're making enemies everywhere they go.

Notes

Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.

Contains both the theatrical version (133 minutes) and extended version (148 minutes) of the film.

Bonus features: Theatrical and extended versions of The Blues Brothers ; Stories behind the making of The Blues Brothers ; Transposing the music ; Remembering John ; special features.