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The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

Synopsis

The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan Aykroyd explains how a joke that he and best friend John Belushi shared with friends evolved from a Saturday Night Live skit to a best-selling album and then to a film. Director John Landis covers the difficult production, from the outrageous stunts to Belushi's disappearances from the set.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 8, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J.M. Kenny
Screenplay & Story
J.M. Kenny
Original Title
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
56m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J.M. Kenny

Screenplay & Story

J.M. Kenny

Film Editing

Wes Rubinstein

Producers

J.M. Kenny

Department Leadership Roster

J.M. Kenny

Producer

Wes Rubinstein

Editor

J.M. Kenny

Writer

J.M. Kenny

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' about?

The Stories Behind the Making of The Blues Brothers is an hour- long documentary featuring every participant from the film. Star and co-writer Dan Aykroyd explains how a joke that he and best friend John Belushi shared with friends evolved from a Saturday Night Live skit to a best-selling album and then to a film. Director John Landis covers the difficult production, from the outrageous stunts to Belushi's disappearances from the set.

Who directed The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'?

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' was directed by J.M. Kenny.

Who stars in The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'?

The principal cast of The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' includes Dan Aykroyd, John Landis, Tom Malone, Alan Rubin, Lou Marini.

When was The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' released and how long is it?

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 56m.