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Release Year2004
Runtime2h 49m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History
Votes66
DirectorThom Andersen
WritersThom Andersen
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsLos Angeles Plays Itself
About Los Angeles Plays Itself
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.
Directed by Thom Andersen, Los Angeles Plays Itself leans on a strong ensemble — Encke King — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2004.
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