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    Los Angeles Plays Itself

    169'

    2004-07-28

    7.6

    Documentary,History

    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.

    DirectingThom AndersenWritingThom Andersen

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    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    1

    Narrator (voice)

    Encke King

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    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Thom Andersen Productions
    • Vote Count: 70
    • Popularity: 1.1904
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Los Angeles Plays Itself

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