Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004): Cast
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile is a 2004 music documentary directed by David Leaf, starring Brian Wilson, Jeff Bridges and Rob Reiner. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- David Leaf
- Genres
- Documentary , Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Chautauqua Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile About?
The premise of Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile without spoilers.
Using interviews and archival footage, the film follows Brian Wilson’s 1967 effort to create SMiLE, a daring follow‑up to Pet Sounds intended to outshine the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper. Rejected by his band, the album was shelved, driving Wilson into depression. In 2004 he performed SMiLE live in London, showing an artist reclaiming his masterpiece.
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- pop music
- reference to the beach boys
- songwriter
- making of album
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile Cast
Brian Wilson leads the cast, with Jeff Bridges and Rob Reiner. Directed by David Leaf; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Leaf
- Brian Wilson as themselves
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Jeff Bridges as themselves -
Rob Reiner as themselves -
Andrew Loog Oldham as themselves
Also Starring in Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
· 15 more- George Martin Themselves
- Elvis Costello Themselves
- Lou Adler Themselves
- Van Dyke Parks Themselves
- Hal Blaine Themselves
- Carol Kaye Themselves
- Tony Asher Themselves
- Sylvie Simmons Themselves
- Danny Hutton Themselves
- Melinda Wilson Themselves
- David Anderle Themselves
- Michael Vosse Themselves
- Probyn Gregory Themselves
- Darian Sahanaja Themselves
- Jeffrey Foskett Themselves
More from David Leaf
More films directed by David Leaf, best-rated first: The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In, The Unknown Peter Sellers and The Unknown Marx Brothers.
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Movies Like Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, Brian Wilson: On Tour and Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times.
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road 2021 -
Brian Wilson: On Tour 2003 -
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times 1995 -
The Beach Boys 2024 -
Brian Wilson Presents - Pet Sounds Live in London 2003 -
Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy 2010 -
The Beach Boys: An American Band 1985 -
An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson 2001 -
Sgt Pepper’s Musical Revolution 2017 -
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story 2000 -
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert 1999 -
The Making of Sgt. Pepper 1992
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile released?
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile was released on October 5, 2004.
Who directed Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile was directed by David Leaf.
More films by David Leaf Who is in the cast of Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile stars Brian Wilson, Jeff Bridges and Rob Reiner, among 19 credited actors.
Does Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile have a post-credit scene?
No. Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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