Classic Albums: The Doors(2008)
Classic Albums: The Doors Synopsis
A future classic was unleashed in January 1967 as the Doors released their eponymously titled debut album. This documentary in the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the album, with commentary from Bruce Botnick, who worked on the album, and the three remaining Doors--guitarist Robbie Krieger, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, and drummer John Densmore. The three band members also play some of their instrumental parts from the album, offering invaluable insight into how the songs were constructed.
Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Bob Smeaton, released on April 22, 2008 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Smeaton
- Production:
- Eagle Rock Entertainment, Isis Productions, NRK, The Doors Music Company
- Status:
- Released
Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) Trailer
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Classic Albums: The Doors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Morrison
as Self (archive footage)
Ray Manzarek
as Self
Robby Krieger
as Self
John Densmore
as Self
Henry Rollins
as Self
Perry Farrell
as Self
- Paul Ferrara
Paul Ferrara
as Self
Ben Fong-Torres
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bob Smeaton.
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Classic Albums: The Doors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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Classic Albums: The Doors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Classic Albums: The Doors online?
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Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Classic Albums: The Doors?
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The main cast of Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) includes Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Henry Rollins. The film was directed by Bob Smeaton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Classic Albums: The Doors released?
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Classic Albums: The Doors was released on April 22, 2008 and runs for 52m.
Is Classic Albums: The Doors worth watching?
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Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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