Starring: Maria Duval, Billie Neal, John Lurie, Richard Edson, Eszter Balint, L.C. Drane, Jane Fire, Richard Boes, Nicoletta Braschi, Tom Waits, Rockets Redglare, Cecilla Stark, Ruth Bolton, Suzanne Fletcher, Frankie Faison, Roberto Benigni, Ellen Barkin, Vernel Bagneris, Timothea, Sara Driver, Chris Parker

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Triple bill of movies directed by Jim Jarmusch. In 'Permanent Vacation' (1980), in downtown Manhattan a 20-something boy (Chris Parker), whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalised, is a big Charlie Parker fan. As he subconsciously searches for more meaning in his life, he meets a host of interesting characters. In 'Stranger Than Paradise' (1984), Willie (John Lurie) is a Hungarian living in New York. His relatives ask him to look after his young cousin Eve (Eszter Balint) and he reluctantly agrees. After a few days they become affectionately close, but she leaves after only ten days with him. Finally, in 'Down By Law' (1986), stuck together in a New Orleans prison, convicts Zack (Tom Waits) and Jack (Lurie) are constantly at each other's throats. But then Roberto (Roberto Begnini), an Italian who speaks non-stop fractured English, joins them in their cell and becomes the object of their mutual disdain. Nevertheless, it is Roberto who brings the trio together long enough to organise a jailbreak.

DVD EXTRAS

Interactive menus, Scene access, Bonus footage, Deleted scenes, Interviews (Robby Muller), Isolated score, Bonus tracks (Tom Waits - 'It's Alright With Me' Music Video - directed by Jim Jarmusch), Jim's Phone Calls With Tom Waits, Roberto Benigni and John Lurie

Soundtrack Languages

 Dolby Stereo: English

Technical Details

Certification: 15
Duration: 263 mins
Format: DVD
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1:1.33 (4:3) Standard / 1:1.85 (17:9) Theatrical widescreen
Sound: Dolby Stereo
Cat. No: OPTD1231(OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT)