Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)

7.0/10 • 109 min • Documentary Music

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.

Cast

Brian Wilson

Self

Hal Blaine

Self

Jeff Bridges

Self

Elvis Costello

Self

George Martin

Self

Van Dyke Parks

Self

Andrew Loog Oldham

Self

Tony Asher

Self

Danny Hutton

Self

Lou Adler

Self

Rob Reiner

Self

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