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Griffith Observatory, L.A.

Posted by James Turnbull, Wednesday, 25th May 2005

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In Los Angeles’ Griffith Park sits the Griffith Observatory. Opened in 1935 the observatory has featured in numerous movies such as ‘Bowfinger’, ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle’, ‘Dragnet’ and the climax of James Dean film ‘Rebel Without a Cause’.

Griffith Observatory

Thanks: Scott Ventura, Jisch & others.

3 Responses to 'Griffith Observatory, L.A.'

  1. Mike Parker says:

    And don’t forget the opening scene of The Terminator.

    “Your close. Give dem to me.”

  2. caknuck says:

    Don’t forget the seminal music video… “Rush Rush” from Paula Abdul!

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