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Feature film — 2004

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

7.01h 49mDocumentary — Music

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.

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A high-signal pick with 9 votes.

Chautauqua Entertainment / LSL Productions / Showtime Networks

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Director: David Leaf

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Cast & crew

Brian Wilson as Self

Brian Wilson

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David Anderle

Self

Hal Blaine as Self

Hal Blaine

Self

Jeff Bridges as Self

Jeff Bridges

Self

Elvis Costello as Self

Elvis Costello

Self

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Carol Kaye

Self

George Martin as Self

George Martin

Self

Van Dyke Parks as Self

Van Dyke Parks

Self

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Sylvie Simmons

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Michael Vosse

Self

Andrew Loog Oldham as Self

Andrew Loog Oldham

Self

Tony Asher as Self

Tony Asher

Self

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