On this day June 20, 1980, The Blues Brothers premiered in theaters. Directed by John Landis and starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the film took characters born on Saturday Night Live and turned them into full blown big screen legends.
The movie followed Jake and Elwood Blues on a mission from God to save the orphanage where they were raised, bringing together a wild mix of car chases, comedy, and unforgettable musical numbers. It featured appearances by music legends including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown and Cab Calloway, blending rhythm and blues with slapstick action.
80s insight: The Blues Brothers set a new bar for comedy films by merging high energy performances with genuine respect for classic R and B music. It became one of the most iconic cult comedies of the decade and solidified Belushi and Aykroyd as stars beyond late night TV.
The movie followed Jake and Elwood Blues on a mission from God to save the orphanage where they were raised, bringing together a wild mix of car chases, comedy, and unforgettable musical numbers. It featured appearances by music legends including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown and Cab Calloway, blending rhythm and blues with slapstick action.
80s insight: The Blues Brothers set a new bar for comedy films by merging high energy performances with genuine respect for classic R and B music. It became one of the most iconic cult comedies of the decade and solidified Belushi and Aykroyd as stars beyond late night TV.
