Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
“Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!”
2004•1h 49m•7.0•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
David Leaf
Writer
David Leaf
Studio
Chautauqua Entertainment
Cast
Brian Wilson
Self
David Anderle
Self
Hal Blaine
Self
Jeff Bridges
Self
Elvis Costello
Self
Carol Kaye
Self
George Martin
Self
Van Dyke Parks
Self
Sylvie Simmons
Self
Michael Vosse
Self
Andrew Loog Oldham
Self
Tony Asher
Self
Danny Hutton
Self
Lou Adler
Self
Melinda Wilson
Self
Production
Company
Chautauqua Entertainment
Company
LSL Productions
Company
Showtime Networks
Producer
David Leaf
Producer
John Scheinfeld
Producer
Richard Waltzer
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