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10 Underrated Movies That Capture the Essence of Los Angeles

"For a hundred years, Los Angeles has been the entertainment capital of the world, making it the most filmed city. Many films are shot in L.A yet set somewhere else such as the Midwest or an unnamed location. Whereas others are both filmed and set in the city of angels. This list explores underrated films that capture the essence of Los Angeles, whether it be moviemaking, surfing, or cruising around."
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Body Double (1984)
Body Double (1984)
1
76%6.8
Point Break (1991)
Point Break (1991)
2
69%7.3
They Live (1988)
They Live (1988)
3
84%7.3
Night of the Comet (1984)
Night of the Comet (1984)
4
79%6.4
Straight Time (1978)
Straight Time (1978)
5
82%7.4
Colors (1988)
Colors (1988)
6
78%6.7
Miracle Mile (1989)
Miracle Mile (1989)
7
91%7.0
Aloha Bobby and Rose (1975)
Aloha Bobby and Rose (1975)
8
6.3
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
9
85%7.0
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
10
5.9
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