The Blues Brothers [videorecording] / a Universal picture ; written by Dan Aykroyd and John Landis ; produced by Robert K. Weiss ; directed by John Landis.
John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Carrie Fisher, Aretha Franklin, Henry Gibson, The Blues Brothers Band. Originally released as a motion picture in 1980. Includes 12 min. of footage that was not in the theatrical release. Includes The story behind the making of The Blues Brothers / written, produced, and directed by Joseph "JM" Kenny. Includes production photographs, notes, and original theatrical trailer.
Summary:
Jake and Elwood Blues, two hoodlum brothers searching for redemption, set out to locate and reenlist the members of their defunct rhythm and blues band in order to raise some honest money.
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