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Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-11-09
62%
23 Votes
Time: 0h 11m
Overview:
Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
Top 9 Billed Cast
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Self
Rian Johnson
Self
Lynette Howell Taylor
Self
Pete Hammond
Self
Leonard Maltin
Self
Video Trailer Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
Video: Exclusive Clip: Grand Architecture
Exclusive Clip: Grand Architecture
Restoring the Historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles
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Exclusive Clip: Grand Architecture - Clip
Restoring the Historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles - Featurette
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