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When You're Strange( 2010)

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A film about The Doors

Overview

The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA's film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Johnny Depp

      Narrator (voice)

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      Jim Morrison

      Self (archive footage)

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      John Densmore

      Self (archive footage)

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      Ray Manzarek

      Self (archive footage)

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      Robby Krieger

      Self (archive footage)

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      Jim Ladd

      Self (voice)

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    A review by Wuchak

    10
    Written by Wuchak on Sat Mar 17 2018
    Great documentary on The Doors. RELEASED IN 2009 and written & directed by Tom DiCillo, "The Doors: When You're Strange" documents the rise and fall of The Doors from 1966-1971, narrated by Johnny Depp. From beginning to end, archival footage and photos of the band are featured focusing on the members: Ray Manzarek (keyboardist), Robby Krieger (guitarist), John Densmore (percussionist) and, especially (of course), Jim Morrison (singer/lyricist). I’ve only seen two documentaries on The Doors, the one featured on Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” (1991) DVD, which features modern interviews wi...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • california
    • poet
    • trial
    • rock band
    • dying young
    • ucla