Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story (2000): Cast
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story is a 2000 music drama directed by Neill Fearnley, starring Wallace Langham as Don Kirshner, Jim Thorburn and Polly Shannon. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Neill Fearnley
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story About?
The premise of Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story without spoilers.
After achieving worldwide fame, the 1960s pop group The Monkees yearned for artistic respect. The documentary follows their struggle to shed the image of a television‑manufactured band, fight for creative control, and ultimately cement a legacy on their own terms, battling obstacles such as gaining the right to play their own instruments on recordings.
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- the monkees
- musician
- music industry
- television
- television network
- entertainment industry
- rock band
- 1960s
- television history
- television industry
- behind the scenes
- rock music
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- based on book
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story Cast & Characters
Wallace Langham leads the cast as Don Kirshner, with Jim Thorburn as Derek and Polly Shannon as Phyllis Nesmith. Directed by Neill Fearnley; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Neill Fearnley
- Wallace Langham as Don Kirshner
- Jim Thorburn as Derek
- Polly Shannon as Phyllis Nesmith
- Colin Ferguson as Van Foreman
Also Starring in Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story
· 28 more- Stephen Bogaert Harris Green
- Katie Griffin Awards Announcer
- Jeff Geddis Mike Nesmith
- Aaron Lohr Micky Dolenz
- Jeffrey R. Smith Auditioner #2
- Graham Harley Davy's Dad
- Robert B. Kennedy Reporter
- Toby Proctor Auditioner #1
- Amanda May English Woman
- Sarah Lafleur Carla
- Christopher Crumb John Lennon
- George Stanchev Davy Jones
- Ron Payne Mr. Russel
- Balázs Koós Beatnik Friend
- Joe Matheson Drunk Businessman
- Nicole Dicker School Girl
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- Jeff Ironi Policeman #1
- Paul A. MacFarlane Security Guard
- Peter Tork
- Edward Glen Producer
- Courtney Hawkrigg Girl Fan
- Lillian Lewis Socialite Woman
- Kevin Hare Important Executive
- L.B. Fisher Peter Tork
- Karley Marek T-Shirt Woman
- Larry Bain Young Guy
- Jamie Ferenczi Audrey Hepburn (uncredited)
- Tony Springer Jimi Hendrix
More from Neill Fearnley
More films directed by Neill Fearnley: Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder, Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched & Seized, Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched & Seized and Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder In D Minor.
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story.
Cars in Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story
14 cars on screen, including the 1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role -
1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Important role -
1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1957 Chevrolet Task-Force Minor role
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Not True” and “Vergänglicher Ruhm - Die Monkees Story”.
- Also known as
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- Not True
- Vergänglicher Ruhm - Die Monkees Story
- Botcsinálta zenekar: A Monkees története
- Cazadores de sueños
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Movies Like Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee, Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary and Hey, Hey, It’s the Monkees.
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Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story?
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story released?
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story was released on June 28, 2000.
Who directed Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story?
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story was directed by Neill Fearnley.
More films by Neill Fearnley Who is in the cast of Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story?
Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story stars Wallace Langham as Don Kirshner, Jim Thorburn as Derek and Polly Shannon as Phyllis Nesmith, among 32 credited actors.
Does Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story have a post-credit scene?
No. Daydream Believers: The Monkees’ Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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