When You're Strange (2009)

  • NR
  • 01/17/2009 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 26m

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.

Tom DiCillo

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Johnny Depp's headshot

Johnny Depp

Narrator (voice)
Jim Morrison's headshot

Jim Morrison

Self (archive footage)
John Densmore's headshot

John Densmore

Self (archive footage)
Ray Manzarek's headshot

Ray Manzarek

Self (archive footage)
Robby Krieger's headshot

Robby Krieger

Self (archive footage)
Jim Ladd's headshot

Jim Ladd

Self (voice)

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