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When You're Strange (2010)

"A film about The Doors"

7.320101h 26mEN
DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Tom DiCillo

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

EN

Release

April 9, 2010

Director

Tom DiCillo

Official Trailer

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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,...

Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Narrator (voice)

Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison

Self (archive footage)

John Densmore

John Densmore

Self (archive footage)

Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek

Self (archive footage)

Robby Krieger

Robby Krieger

Self (archive footage)

Pamela Courson

Pamela Courson

Self (archive footage)

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

Jim Ladd

Jim Ladd

Self (voice)

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into When You're Strange (2010), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of When You're Strange. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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