The Blues Brothers (1980)
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Filming Locations
Harvey, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
West Chicago, Illinois, United States
Wauconda, Illinois, United States
Joliet, Illinois, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States
Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
Cicero, Illinois, United States
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Danville, Illinois, United States
Universal City, California, United States
United States
Filming Dates
13 August 1979 - 1 February 1980
Studios
Siege at City Hall-County Building - Steven Spielberg cameo
End of finale chase
Good 'Ole Boys motor-home crashes into lake
Blues Brothers get pulled-over by cops
studio Country Bobs Bunker
Blues Brothers run red light
Police car crashes through billboard
End of finale car chase - car crashes through ground floor building
Soul Food Restaurant - Aretha Franklin "Think" scene
Church scene with James Brown
Gas Station
Jake and Elwood's apartment
Motel scene with Twiggy
Palace Hotel Ballroom - First Performance of the Blues Brothers
Restaurant
Jake and Elwood's Landmark
Shopping Mall Complex
Car chase with Nazis - car hangs off bridge
The Blues Brothers' Official Address - Visit by Nazis
interiors: Palace Hotel Ballroom - First Performance of the Blues Brothers
Police chase & spin out
Bluesmobile car jumps over bridge
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