Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Overview

Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 5, 2004

Original language

English

Production

Showtime Networks,LSL Productions,Chautauqua Entertainment

Cast

Brian Wilson,David Anderle,Hal Blaine,Jeff Bridges,Elvis Costello,Carol Kaye,George Martin,Van Dyke Parks,Sylvie Simmons,Michael Vosseand 9 more

Director

David Leaf

Writer

David Leaf

Producer

David Leaf,John Scheinfeld,Richard Waltzer,Melinda Wilson

Cinematography

James Mathers

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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