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Cease to Exist (2007): Cast

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Cease to Exist is a 2007 documentary directed by Ryan Oksenberg, starring Dennis Wilson, Terry Melcher and Brian Wilson. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Cease to Exist (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Ryan Oksenberg
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cease to Exist About?

The premise of Cease to Exist without spoilers.

The film asks whether music drove the 1969 murders and follows Manson’s attempts to break into the industry. It details his friendship with Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson, who briefly housed Manson, and his ties to record producer Terry Melcher, whose home became a target, probing how these musical connections may have influenced the killings.

Cease to Exist Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • murder
  • charles manson
  • rock music
  • rock 'n' roll
  • counterculture
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Cast & crew

Cease to Exist Cast & Characters

Dennis Wilson leads the cast, with Terry Melcher and Brian Wilson. Directed by Ryan Oksenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ryan Oksenberg

More films directed by Ryan Oksenberg: Foibles and Damage Control.

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FAQ

Cease to Exist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cease to Exist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cease to Exist?

Cease to Exist runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Cease to Exist released?

Cease to Exist was released on June 14, 2007.

Who directed Cease to Exist?

Cease to Exist was directed by Ryan Oksenberg.

More films by Ryan Oksenberg

Who is in the cast of Cease to Exist?

Cease to Exist stars Dennis Wilson, Terry Melcher and Brian Wilson, among 10 credited actors.

Does Cease to Exist have a post-credit scene?

No. Cease to Exist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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