The Blues Brothers 1980 After Jake Blues is released from prison, he and his brother Elwood go to their old home where they are cared for by nuns. Learning that the church is about to withdraw its support and that they are going to sell the place for education, the brothers learn that the only salvation is to pay $ 5,000 for 11 days. The blues brothers want to help save the house and try to earn the money they need with a jazz album. Although their mission is to "Serve God," they encounter unexpected obstacles wherever they go and begin to make enemies.