"They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God."
Director: John Landis
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles
The Blues Brothers — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
We're on a mission from God.
Context
Spoken multiple times, most notably to excuse their behavior to the police and to convince the band to rejoin.
Meaning
The film's ultimate mantra. It justifies every illegal and insane action they take, elevating a road trip to a holy crusade.
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.
Context
Spoken in the Bluesmobile right before the final, massive chase sequence begins. Jake responds simply: "Hit it."
Meaning
The definition of "cool under pressure." It summarizes their cavalier attitude toward danger and their readiness for chaos.
I hate Illinois Nazis.
Context
Spoken when their car is blocked by a neo-Nazi rally on a bridge, prompting them to drive through the crowd (forcing the Nazis to jump into the river).
Meaning
A simple, direct moral statement that aligns the audience with the anti-hero protagonists. It mocks the absurdity of hate groups.
Four fried chickens and a Coke.
Context
Ordered at the Soul Food Cafe run by Aretha Franklin's character; Elwood simultaneously orders "dry white toast."
Meaning
Highlights the characters' specific, unpretentious, and gluttonous tastes. It reinforces their working-class, no-nonsense identity.
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