Jake Blues (John Belushi) is a fun-loving scoundrel fresh out of prison. Joining his brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) on a trip to the small Catholic home where they were raised, Jake is shocked to find the mission in danger of closure unless $5000 in taxes are paid off in less than two weeks. Determined to save their home, the Blues Brothers reform their band and set off on a mission from God. Directed by John Landis. With an all star cast including James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Comedy, Musical. Year: 1980.
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
John Belushi in The Blues Brothers
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
James Brown in The Blues Brothers
Ray Charles in The Blues Brothers
Carrie Fisher in The Blues Brothers
Aretha Franklin in The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
Dan Aykroyd also appeared in Christmas with the Kranks, Grosse Pointe Blank, Ghost Busters, 50 First Dates, Driving Miss Daisy, Tommy Boy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Evolution, War, Inc., and The Curse of the Jade Scorpion.
James Brown also appeared in When We Were Kings and Soul Power.
John Landis also appeared in Three Amigos!.
Carrie Fisher also appeared in Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, The Aristocrats, When Harry Met Sally..., Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Fanboys.