Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)

7.0/10 • 109 min • Documentary Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Brian Wilson

Hal Blaine

Jeff Bridges

Elvis Costello

George Martin

Van Dyke Parks

Self

Andrew Loog Oldham

Tony Asher

Danny Hutton

Lou Adler

Rob Reiner

Self

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