Poster of The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

Plot: Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Release Date: Monday, June 16 1980
44 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Dan AykroydDan Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd was 27 in The Blues Brothers as 'Elwood Blues'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 01 1952
Portrait of John BelushiJohn Belushi. John Belushi was 31 in The Blues Brothers as ''Joliet' Jake Blues'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 24 1949 –
Died: Fri, Mar 05 1982
Portrait of James BrownJames Brown. James Brown was 47 in The Blues Brothers as 'Cleophus James'.
Birthday: Wed, May 03 1933 –
Died: Mon, Dec 25 2006
Portrait of Cab CallowayCab Calloway. Cab Calloway was 72 in The Blues Brothers as 'Curtis'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 25 1907 –
Died: Fri, Nov 18 1994
Portrait of Ray CharlesRay Charles. Ray Charles was 49 in The Blues Brothers as 'Ray'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 23 1930 –
Died: Thu, Jun 10 2004
Portrait of Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin was 38 in The Blues Brothers as 'Mrs. Murphy'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 25 1942 –
Died: Thu, Aug 16 2018
Portrait of Steve CropperSteve Cropper. Steve Cropper was 38 in The Blues Brothers as 'Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 21 1941
Portrait of Donald 'Duck' DunnDonald 'Duck' Dunn. Donald 'Duck' Dunn was 38 in The Blues Brothers as 'Donald 'Duck' Dunn'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 24 1941 –
Died: Sun, May 13 2012
Portrait of Murphy DunneMurphy Dunne. Murphy Dunne was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Murphy 'Murph' Dunne'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willie HallWillie Hall. Willie Hall was 29 in The Blues Brothers as 'Willie 'Too Big' Hall'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 08 1950
Portrait of Tom MaloneTom Malone. Tom Malone was 33 in The Blues Brothers as '"Bones" Malone'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 16 1947
Portrait of Lou MariniLou Marini. Lou Marini was 35 in The Blues Brothers as ''Blue Lou' Marini'.
Birthday: Sun, May 13 1945
Portrait of Matt MurphyMatt Murphy. Matt Murphy was 50 in The Blues Brothers as 'Matt 'Guitar' Murphy'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 27 1929 –
Died: Fri, Jun 15 2018
Portrait of Alan RubinAlan Rubin. Alan Rubin was 37 in The Blues Brothers as 'Mr. Fabulous'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 11 1943 –
Died: Wed, Jun 08 2011
Portrait of Carrie FisherCarrie Fisher. Carrie Fisher was 23 in The Blues Brothers as 'Mystery Woman'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 21 1956 –
Died: Tue, Dec 27 2016
Portrait of Henry GibsonHenry Gibson. Henry Gibson was 44 in The Blues Brothers as 'Head Nazi'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 21 1935 –
Died: Mon, Sep 14 2009
Portrait of John CandyJohn Candy. John Candy was 29 in The Blues Brothers as 'Burton Mercer'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 30 1950 –
Died: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Portrait of Kathleen FreemanKathleen Freeman. Kathleen Freeman was 61 in The Blues Brothers as 'Sister Mary Stigmata'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 17 1919 –
Died: Thu, Aug 23 2001
Portrait of John Lee HookerJohn Lee Hooker. John Lee Hooker was 67 in The Blues Brothers as 'Street Slim'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 22 1912 –
Died: Thu, Jun 21 2001
Portrait of Tom ErhartTom Erhart. Tom Erhart was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Prison Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerald WallingGerald Walling. Gerald Walling was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Prison Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter LevineWalter Levine. Walter Levine was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Prison Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alonzo AtkinsAlonzo Atkins. Alonzo Atkins was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Choirmaster'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chaka KhanChaka Khan. Chaka Khan was 27 in The Blues Brothers as 'Choir Soloist'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 23 1953
Portrait of Armand CeramiArmand Cerami. Armand Cerami was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Trooper Daniel'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steven WilliamsSteven Williams. Steven Williams was 31 in The Blues Brothers as 'Trooper Mount'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 07 1949
Portrait of Kristi OlesonKristi Oleson. Kristi Oleson was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Sales Girl'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary McLartyGary McLarty. Gary McLarty was 39 in The Blues Brothers as 'Man in Toy Store'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 16 1941 –
Died: Sat, Oct 11 2014
Portrait of Joe CuttoneJoe Cuttone. Joe Cuttone was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Lloyd'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Layne BrittonLayne Britton. Layne Britton was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'The Cheese Whiz'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Toni FlemingToni Fleming. Toni Fleming was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Mrs. Tarantino'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sheilah WellsSheilah Wells. Sheilah Wells was 38 in The Blues Brothers as 'Claire'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 23 1941
Portrait of Rosie ShusterRosie Shuster. Rosie Shuster was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Cocktail Waitress'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judith Belushi-PisanoJudith Belushi-Pisano. Judith Belushi-Pisano was 29 in The Blues Brothers as 'Cocktail Waitress'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 07 1951
Portrait of Lou PerrymanLou Perryman. Lou Perryman was 38 in The Blues Brothers as 'Man at Bar'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 15 1941 –
Died: Wed, Apr 01 2009
Portrait of Paul ReubensPaul Reubens. Paul Reubens was 27 in The Blues Brothers as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 27 1952 –
Died: Sun, Jul 30 2023
Portrait of Ben PiazzaBen Piazza. Ben Piazza was 45 in The Blues Brothers as 'Father'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 30 1934 –
Died: Sat, Sep 07 1991
Portrait of Gwen BantaGwen Banta. Gwen Banta was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Mother'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lari TaylorLari Taylor. Lari Taylor was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Daughter #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cindy FisherCindy Fisher. Cindy Fisher was 20 in The Blues Brothers as 'Daughter #2'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 31 1959
Portrait of Elizabeth HoyElizabeth Hoy. Elizabeth Hoy was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Daughter #3'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tony M. CondeTony M. Conde. Tony M. Conde was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Sommelier'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eugene J. AnthonyEugene J. Anthony. Eugene J. Anthony was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Gruppenführer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dean HillDean Hill. Dean Hill was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Nazi'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack OrendJack Orend. Jack Orend was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Nazi'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene SchuldtGene Schuldt. Gene Schuldt was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Nazi'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary HoustonGary Houston. Gary Houston was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Nazi'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles MountainCharles Mountain. Charles Mountain would have been no older than 58 in The Blues Brothers as 'Cop'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 04 1921 –
Died: Thu, Feb 28 1980
Portrait of Frank OzFrank Oz. Frank Oz was 36 in The Blues Brothers as 'Corrections Officer'.
Birthday: Thu, May 25 1944
Portrait of John LandisJohn Landis. John Landis was 29 in The Blues Brothers as 'Trooper La Fong'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 03 1950
Portrait of Elmore JamesElmore James. Elmore James would have been no older than 45 in The Blues Brothers as 'Choir'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1918 –
Died: Fri, May 24 1963
Portrait of Stephen BishopStephen Bishop. Stephen Bishop was 28 in The Blues Brothers as 'Charming Trooper'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 14 1951
Portrait of Charles NapierCharles Napier. Charles Napier was 44 in The Blues Brothers as 'Tucker McElroy'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 12 1936 –
Died: Wed, Oct 05 2011
Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg. Steven Spielberg was 33 in The Blues Brothers as 'Cook County Assessor's Office Clerk'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 18 1946
Portrait of Curt ClendeninCurt Clendenin. Curt Clendenin was 6 in The Blues Brothers as 'Orphan'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 24 1973
Portrait of TwiggyTwiggy. Twiggy was 30 in The Blues Brothers as 'Chic Lady'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 19 1949
Portrait of Steve LawrenceSteve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence was 44 in The Blues Brothers as 'Maury Sline'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 08 1935 –
Died: Thu, Mar 07 2024
Portrait of De'voreaux WhiteDe'voreaux White. De'voreaux White was 14 in The Blues Brothers as 'Young Guitar Thief'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 06 1965
Portrait of Jeff MorrisJeff Morris. Jeff Morris was 45 in The Blues Brothers as 'Bob'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 20 1934 –
Died: Mon, Jul 12 2004
Portrait of Mr. TMr. T. Mr. T was 28 in The Blues Brothers as 'Guy on Street'.
Birthday: Wed, May 21 1952
Portrait of James AveryJames Avery. James Avery was 34 in The Blues Brothers as 'Man Dancing Outside Ray's Shop'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 27 1945 –
Died: Tue, Dec 31 2013
Portrait of Raven De La CroixRaven De La Croix. Raven De La Croix was 32 in The Blues Brothers as 'Woman in Concert Crowd'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 24 1947
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda Richards. Leoda Richards was 73 in The Blues Brothers as 'Restaurant Patron'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Died: Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of Norman MatlockNorman Matlock. Norman Matlock was 54 in The Blues Brothers as 'Police Commissioner'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1925 –
Died: Wed, Sep 30 2015
Portrait of S.D. NemethS.D. Nemeth. S.D. Nemeth was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Inmate'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carolyn FranklinCarolyn Franklin. Carolyn Franklin was 36 in The Blues Brothers as 'Soul Food Chorus'.
Birthday: Sat, May 13 1944 –
Died: Mon, Apr 25 1988
Portrait of Jack CallahanJack Callahan. Jack Callahan was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'The Good Old Boys'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of John LandisJohn Landis. John Landis was 29 in The Blues Brothers as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 03 1950
Portrait of Stephen M. KatzStephen M. Katz. Stephen M. Katz was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan AykroydDan Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd was 27 in The Blues Brothers as 'Writer'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 01 1952
Portrait of Robert K. WeissRobert K. Weiss. Robert K. Weiss was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernie BrillsteinBernie Brillstein. Bernie Brillstein was 49 in The Blues Brothers as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 26 1931 –
Died: Fri, Aug 08 2008
Portrait of George Folsey Jr.George Folsey Jr.. George Folsey Jr. was 41 in The Blues Brothers as 'Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 17 1939 –
Died: Sun, Dec 29 2024
Portrait of Elmer BernsteinElmer Bernstein. Elmer Bernstein was 58 in The Blues Brothers as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 04 1922 –
Died: Wed, Aug 18 2004
Portrait of Gary EpperGary Epper. Gary Epper was 35 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 31 1944 –
Died: Sat, Dec 01 2007
Portrait of Terry LeonardTerry Leonard. Terry Leonard was 39 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Michael ChinichMichael Chinich. Michael Chinich was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward. Chuck Hayward was 60 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Died: Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of Jeannie EpperJeannie Epper. Jeannie Epper was 39 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 27 1941 –
Died: Sun, May 05 2024
Portrait of Dick ZikerDick Ziker. Dick Ziker was 40 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 15 1940
Portrait of Freddie HiceFreddie Hice. Freddie Hice was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tommy J. HuffTommy J. Huff. Tommy J. Huff was 37 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 29 1943 –
Died: Sat, Apr 08 2006
Portrait of Gary McLartyGary McLarty. Gary McLarty was 39 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 16 1941 –
Died: Sat, Oct 11 2014
Portrait of Gilbert B. CombsGilbert B. Combs. Gilbert B. Combs was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenny EndosoKenny Endoso. Kenny Endoso was 39 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 22 1940 –
Died: Tue, Aug 10 2010
Portrait of Jophery C. BrownJophery C. Brown. Jophery C. Brown was 35 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1945 –
Died: Sat, Jan 11 2014
Portrait of Earl SampsonEarl Sampson. Earl Sampson was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janet BradyJanet Brady. Janet Brady was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny HockJohnny Hock. Johnny Hock was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard EpperRichard Epper. Richard Epper was 23 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Portrait of Stevie MyersStevie Myers. Stevie Myers was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John J. LloydJohn J. Lloyd. John J. Lloyd was 58 in The Blues Brothers as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1922 –
Died: Sat, Sep 20 2014
Portrait of Deborah Nadoolman LandisDeborah Nadoolman Landis. Deborah Nadoolman Landis was 28 in The Blues Brothers as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Portrait of Leslie McCarthy-FrankenheimerLeslie McCarthy-Frankenheimer. Leslie McCarthy-Frankenheimer was 31 in The Blues Brothers as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 02 1948 –
Died: Tue, Jan 22 2013
Portrait of Kitty O'NeilKitty O'Neil. Kitty O'Neil was 34 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1946 –
Died: Fri, Nov 02 2018
Portrait of Hal GausmanHal Gausman. Hal Gausman was 62 in The Blues Brothers as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 13 1917 –
Died: Sat, Jun 14 2003
Portrait of Katherine WootenKatherine Wooten. Katherine Wooten was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen McLartyKaren McLarty. Karen McLarty was 26 in The Blues Brothers as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 15 1953
Portrait of Steve YaconelliSteve Yaconelli. Steve Yaconelli was 39 in The Blues Brothers as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 18 1941 –
Died: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Portrait of Mako KoiwaiMako Koiwai. Mako Koiwai was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John LeBlancJohn LeBlanc. John LeBlanc was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom CoxTom Cox. Tom Cox was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Best Boy Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fran RoyFran Roy. Fran Roy was >> in The Blues Brothers as 'Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday