Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004)
Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!
This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how in 1967, while his band The Beach Boys triumphantly toured abroad, Brian Wilson was trying to push the boundaries of conventional pop music with a new follow-up to the Beach Boys' cutting-edge mega-hit, Pet Sounds. The new album was to be called "SMiLE". SMiLE pushed the envelope both musically and lyrically, and was supposed to out-do the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper record. But Brian wasn't able to sell the project to his band-mates when they returned. The project was shelved and Wilson's well-documented decline into depression, drug abuse, recluseness, and obesity had begun. Thirty-odd years later, Wilson announced that in 2004, SMiLE would be performed live in its entirety in London. This film tells the story of a damaged but healing artist bringing his greatest work to light.
Cast
- Brian Wilson - Self
- David Anderle - Self
- Hal Blaine - Self
- Jeff Bridges - Self
- Elvis Costello - Self
- Carol Kaye - Self
- George Martin - Self
- Van Dyke Parks - Self
- Sylvie Simmons - Self
- Michael Vosse - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
record producer, drug use, nervous breakdown, pop music, singer-songwriter, american musician, brian wilson, self-destructive behavior
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile about?
- This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how in 1967, while his band The Beach Boys triumphantly toured abroad, Brian Wilson was trying to push the boundaries of conventional pop music with a new follow-up to the Beach Boys' cutting-edge mega-hit, Pet Sounds. The new album was to be called "SMiLE". SMiLE pushed the envelope both musically and lyrically, and was supposed to out-do the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper record. But Brian wasn't able to sell the project to his band-mates when they returned. The project was shelved and Wilson's well-documented decline into depression, drug abuse, recluseness, and obesity had begun. Thirty-odd years later, Wilson announced that in 2004, SMiLE would be performed live in its entirety in London. This film tells the story of a damaged but healing artist bringing his greatest work to light.
- 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.
- Who stars in Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile stars Brian Wilson, David Anderle, Hal Blaine, Jeff Bridges, Elvis Costello, Carol Kaye.
- How long is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile produced?
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile was produced in United States of America.