Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!

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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.

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Creators

David Leaf

director

David Leaf

writer

Cast

Brian Wilson actor

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David Anderle actor

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Hal Blaine actor Jeff Bridges actor Elvis Costello actor

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Carol Kaye actor George Martin actor Van Dyke Parks actor

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Sylvie Simmons actor

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Michael Vosse actor

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Andrew Loog Oldham actor

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Tony Asher actor

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Danny Hutton actor

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Lou Adler actor

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Melinda Wilson actor Rob Reiner actor

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Probyn Gregory actor

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Darian Sahanaja actor

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Jeffrey Foskett actor