Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Music documentary

Classic Albums: The Doors (2008): Cast

Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) movie poster

Classic Albums: The Doors is a 2008 music documentary directed by Bob Smeaton, starring Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Henry Rollins. It runs 52 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Classic Albums: The Doors (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Bob Smeaton
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Classic Albums: The Doors About?

The premise of Classic Albums: The Doors without spoilers.

The documentary examines the Doors' groundbreaking January 1967 debut, featuring in‑depth analysis from engineer Bruce Botnick and surviving members Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore. They demonstrate original instrumental parts, revealing how the iconic songs were crafted. Produced for the Classic Albums series, it mixes archival footage with interviews, offering a clear picture of the album’s creation and lasting impact.

Classic Albums: The Doors Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • reference to the doors
  • reference to jim morrison
  • venice beach
  • ucla
  • poet
  • sunset strip
  • hollywood
  • whisky a go go
  • whiskey a go go
  • reference to whiskey a go go
  • reference to paul a. rothchild
  • crooner
+2 more
  • counterculture
  • hippie movement
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Classic Albums: The Doors Cast

Ray Manzarek leads the cast, with John Densmore and Henry Rollins. Directed by Bob Smeaton; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Classic Albums: The Doors

· 1 more
From the director

More from Bob Smeaton

More films directed by Bob Smeaton, best-rated first: Festival Express, Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, Jimi Hendrix: The Road to Woodstock and Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin’.

Full filmography

Seen Classic Albums: The Doors?

FAQ

Classic Albums: The Doors FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Classic Albums: The Doors, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Classic Albums: The Doors?

Classic Albums: The Doors runs 52 minutes.

When was Classic Albums: The Doors released?

Classic Albums: The Doors was released on April 22, 2008.

Who directed Classic Albums: The Doors?

Classic Albums: The Doors was directed by Bob Smeaton.

More films by Bob Smeaton

Who is in the cast of Classic Albums: The Doors?

Classic Albums: The Doors stars Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Henry Rollins, among 5 credited actors.

Does Classic Albums: The Doors have a post-credit scene?

No. Classic Albums: The Doors has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app