Blues Brothers, The - 25th Anniversary Edition (Widescreen)
Universal Studios (1980)
Comedy, Musical
In Collection
#1859
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Seen ItYes
025192674426
IMDB   8.0
2 hr 28 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   R
John Belushi 'Joliet' Jake Blues
Aretha Franklin Mrs. Murphy
Carrie Fisher
Ray Charles Ray
James Brown Reverend Cleophus James
Cab Calloway Curtis
Henry Gibson
John Landis
Dan Aykroyd Elwood Blues
Robert K. Weiss
Steve Cropper Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper
Donald Dunn Donald 'Duck' Dunn
Murphy Dunne Murphy 'Murph' Dunne
Willie Hall Willie 'Too Big' Hall
John Candy Burton Mercer
Tom Malone Tom Malone
Lou Marini Lou Marini
Matt Murphy Matt Murphy
Alan Rubin Mr. Fabulous
Director
John Landis
Producer Robert K. Weiss
Bernie Brillstein
George Folsey Jr.
Writer John Landis
Dan Aykroyd
Cinematography Stephen M. Katz


The Blues Brothers 25th Anniversary Edition comes to DVD with the never-before-released Theatrical Version hit, the Director's Cut and all-new bonus material!

Comedy icons John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star in the outrageously funny musical comedy about Jake and Elwood Blues, two brothers searching for redemption with no money but a briefcase full of soul. Hit the road with musical performances by blues legends Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway in this action-packed spectacular from acclaimed director John Landis.
Edition Details
Edition Widescreen 25th Anniversary Edition
Distributor Universal Studios
Release Date 8/30/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
Layers Dual Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Disc Side A
Extended Version - Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio
Stories Behind The Making Of The Blues Brothers
  • Go behind the scenes with John Landis, Dan Aykroyd and the Blues Brothers Band
  • Exclusive in-depth interviews with the cast and crew and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage!
    Musical Highlights

    Disc Side B
    Theatrical Version - Presented in Dolby Digital Stereo, with optional French and Spanish audio
    Introduction to the film by Dan Aykroyd
    Going Rounds: A Day On The Blues Brothers Tour
  • Viewers get to experience a Blues Brothers concert up close.
    Transposing The Music
  • From stage shows to sequels, catch a glimpse of the many spin-offs inspired by the film.
    Remember John
  • An ultimate portrait of John Belushi by those who knew him best
    Musical Highlights
    Production Notes