Film
Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004 · 2h 49m · Documentary · History
- IMDb
- 7.8
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 96%
- Metacritic
- 86
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Overview
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.
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Cast
Crew
- Thom AndersenDirector · Writer · Producer
- Deborah StratmanDirector of Photography
- Peter Bo RappmundEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- July 28, 2004
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rated
- 14
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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