Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!
7.0
9 votes
2004
1h 49m
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.
Directed by David Leaf
Top cast
Brian Wilson
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David Anderle
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Hal Blaine
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Jeff Bridges
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Elvis Costello
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Carol Kaye
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George Martin
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Van Dyke Parks
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Sylvie Simmons
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Michael Vosse
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Andrew Loog Oldham
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Tony Asher
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Danny Hutton
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Lou Adler
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Melinda Wilson
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Rob Reiner
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Probyn Gregory
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Darian Sahanaja
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Jeffrey Foskett
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Status
Released
Release date
October 5, 2004
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