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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » California » Los Angeles » Kokusai Theatre
Also known as Crenshaw Theatre

Kokusai Theatre

Los Angeles, CA
3020 Crenshaw Boulevard
, Los Angeles, CA, United States
(map)
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Church, Performing Arts
Seats: 800
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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This theatre is located on Crenshaw Blvd, not to far from the Fox Adams theatre. This theatre was running as an independent theatre till the late 80's, running films from Japan. The front of the theatre was very plain.
posted by William on Oct 8, 2001 at 2:47pm
The Kokusai theatre's address was 3020 Crenshaw Blvd.
posted by William on Jan 15, 2002 at 1:15pm
This theatre opened as the Crenshaw theatre in the early 40's and it seated 800 people.
posted by William on Oct 2, 2002 at 12:53pm
I have a note to myself that I saw the Japanese film "Four Sisters" ("Shimaizaka", directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi) here in July of 1986. It was the only time I ever visited the theatre. Do any Angeleno film buffs know if this place is still around?
posted by Gerald A. DeLuca on Aug 7, 2004 at 5:37pm
Gerald, the theater is closed. It's now a Christian performing arts venue owned by the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (see their website for more information).
posted by Bryan Krefft on Aug 7, 2004 at 5:52pm
I saw the Japanese war film "Zero" in 1985 there. The style of the place was very low-key in and out but the quality of the print and projection were dazzling! Somebody there cared what they were doing. Wasn't there a neon clock near one of the exits?
posted by ChrisB on Aug 8, 2004 at 3:36pm
William,

Was this theatre ever equipped for 70mm that you're aware of?
posted by Bill Kallay on Sep 4, 2005 at 5:30pm
Bill,
I was there in 1986 and I'm pretty sure it was 35mm only.

posted by sjs1234 on Apr 5, 2006 at 1:57pm
Here are some 1983 photos:
http://tinyurl.com/dz7cta
http://tinyurl.com/dahtso
posted by ken mc on Apr 10, 2009 at 4:34pm
This is the website for the current occupant:
http://tinyurl.com/dypkr3
posted by ken mc on Apr 10, 2009 at 4:37pm
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