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Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy (2010): Cast

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Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy is a 2010 music documentary directed by Matt O’Casey, starring Mark Radcliffe as Narrator. It runs 1 hour.

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Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Matt O’Casey
Original language
English
Studio
BBC Four
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy About?

The premise of Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy without spoilers.

Dennis Wilson served as the drummer for the Beach Boys, but unlike his bandmates—whose lyrics celebrated surfing, cars and romance—he lived the lifestyle himself. He was the sole member who actually surfed, competed in hot‑rod races, and attracted the attention of the group’s many admirers.

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy Cast & Characters

Mark Radcliffe plays Narrator in Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy. Directed by Matt O’Casey.

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More films directed by Matt O’Casey: Fleetwood Mac’s Songbird: Christine McVie, Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell, Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story and Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?.

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Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy?

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy released?

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy was released on February 26, 2010.

Who directed Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy?

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy was directed by Matt O’Casey.

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Who is in the cast of Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy?

Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy stars Mark Radcliffe as Narrator.

Does Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Dennis Wilson: The Real Beach Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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