The Doors

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

Cast

Val Kilmer

as Jim Morrison

Meg Ryan

as Pamela Courson

Kyle MacLachlan

as Ray Manzarek

Frank Whaley

as Robby Krieger

Kevin Dillon

as John Densmore

Michael Wincott

as Paul Rothchild

Michael Madsen

as Tom Baker

Josh Evans

as Bill Siddons

Dennis Burkley

as Dog

Billy Idol

as Cat

Reviews

talisencrw

I KNOW I'm giving way too many stars for this, but I don't care; The Doors were one of my very first favourite groups. I fondly recall, when I was 11, and Elektra Records released 'The Doors' Greatest Hits', and the album-length version of 'Light My Fire' was played all the time on the radio, and I ...

Wuchak

A hypnotic film, but it emphasizes the negative side of Jim Morrison and is filled with fabrications. RELEASED IN 1991 and directed by Oliver Stone, “The Doors” chronicles the Southern California band The Doors and their rise and fall between 1966-1971. The film focuses on charismatic singer Jim ...

Bazzjazz

Not enough credit is actually given to this great piece of filmmaking. Oliver Stone at his finest, some acting performances of the highest degree. Kilmer is supberb as Jim Morrison. Arguably Meg Ryan's best performance. Great cameo's in the movie too.Including Billy Idol. Kyle MacLachlan is great ...

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