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Quad rare advance teaser poster for the 1980 musical comedy classic,
The Blues Brothers, featuring its most iconic piece of dialogue.
Iconic Quote Origin
The text on the poster is a slightly condensed version of a famous exchange between Elwood Blues (played by Dan Aykroyd) and Jake Blues (played by John Belushi):
Elwood: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses."
Jake: "Hit it."
The line occurs toward the end of the film as the brothers begin their final high-speed dash to Chicago to pay a property tax bill and save their childhood orphanage. The quote has become legendary for its deadpan delivery and for perfectly capturing the brothers' absurd, cool-headed commitment to their "mission from God".
Film Details
Release Date: June 20, 1980 (USA).
Director: John Landis.
Starring: John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, featuring musical legends like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles.
Plot: Paroled convict Jake Blues and his brother Elwood reunite their old rhythm and blues band to raise $5,000 to save the Roman Catholic orphanage where they were raised.
Legacy: Known for its extensive car chases and soulful soundtrack, the film is considered a cult classic and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2020.
Poster Significance
This specific artwork was created primarily for the Advance UK teaser campaign. Its minimalist style, using only three colors and the silhouettes of the brothers' signature fedoras and sunglasses, makes it highly collectible among movie memorabilia enthusiasts. |
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