Los Angeles Plays Itself
📖 Synopsis
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Thom Andersen
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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Encke KingNarrator (voice)
Ben AlexanderOfficer Frank Smith in Dragnet (archive footage)
Jim BackusFrank Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (archive footage)
Brenda BakkeLana Turner in L.A. Confidential (archive footage)
Barbara O. JonesDorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
Gene BarryDr. Clayton Forrester in The War of The Worlds (archive footage)
Richard BasehartRoy Morgan/Roy Martin in He Walked By Night (archive footage)
Hugh BeaumontGeorge Copeland in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
William BendixBuzz Wanchek in The Blue Dahlia (archive footage)
Ann BlythVeda Pierce in Mildred Pierce (archive footage)🎬 Similar Movies
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Los Angeles Plays Itself about?
- From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
- Who directed Los Angeles Plays Itself?
- Los Angeles Plays Itself was directed by Thom Andersen.
- When was Los Angeles Plays Itself released?
- Los Angeles Plays Itself was released on July 28, 2004.
- How long is Los Angeles Plays Itself?
- Los Angeles Plays Itself has a runtime of 2h 49m.
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