CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 49m

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!

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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 byDavid Leaf

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
EN
Released
October 5, 2004
Studios
Showtime NetworksChautauqua EntertainmentLSL Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Self

David Anderle

Self

Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine

Self

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Self

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

Self

Carol Kaye

Self

George Martin

George Martin

Self

Van Dyke Parks

Van Dyke Parks

Self

Sylvie Simmons

Self

Michael Vosse

Self

Creative team
Directed by
David Leaf
Written by
David Leaf
Produced by
David Leaf
John Scheinfeld
John Scheinfeld

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