We pay a visit to the El Rey Theatre on Wilshire an hour and six minutes into "Whatever It Takes" (Dominion / Hudson River, 1998). It's a story of undercover cops investigating the trade in steroids and other drugs targeted at bodybuilders. Featured are Don Wilson, Andrew Dice Clay, Leslie Danon and Fred Williamson. Brady MacKenzie directed. The cinematography was by Andrea V. Rossotto.
Panning down to the sidewalk.
Inside with a bit of sidewall decor visible.
A deco floor design and a floor show performer.
Trouble coming in the front doors.
A gunman walking along house right.
A view of the sidewall banquettes as the shooting begins.
A different angle on the chaos.
The theatre is located at 5515 Wilshire Blvd. in the Miracle Mile district. See the El Rey Theatre page on the Los Angeles Theatres site for a history of this 1937 vintage show place.
Thanks to Sean Ault for spotting the theatre. He notes that the full film can be seen on YouTube.
On IMDb: "Whatever It Takes"
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