The Beach Boys: An American Family (2000)

TV Movie  -  240 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music
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This movie re-creates the life stories of the members of the rock group "The Beach Boys. The film focuses primarily on the Wilson brothers and their parents... See full summary »

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Jeff Bleckner

Writer:

Kirk Ellis

Stars:

Kevin Dunn, Jessica Shannon and Frederick Weller
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The Beach Boys: An American Family -- This movie re-creates the life stories of the members of the rock group "The Beach Boys. The film focuses primarily on the Wilson brothers and their parents, but also includes stories about the rest of members of the band.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Dunn ...
Jessica Shannon Jessica Shannon ...
Concert Girl
Frederick Weller ...
Alley Mills Alley Mills ...
Nick Stabile ...
Emmanuelle Vaugier ...
Pamela
Ryan Northcott ...
Matt Letscher ...
Ned Vaughn ...
Dublin James Dublin James ...
Dave Marks
Jesse Caron ...
Amy Van Horne ...
Jad Mager Jad Mager ...
Nik Venet
Eric Matheny ...
Chuck Britz
Harris Laskawy Harris Laskawy ...
Voyle Gilmore
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This movie re-creates the life stories of the members of the rock group "The Beach Boys. The film focuses primarily on the Wilson brothers and their parents, but also includes stories about the rest of members of the band. A two-part television movie special. Written by Anonymous  

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Physical Abuse | Nervous Breakdown | Drugs

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Biography | Drama | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Beach Boys: La famille See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

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Production Co:

Bruin Grip Services, Columbia TriStar Television, Storyline Entertainment See more »
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(including commercials)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

During scenes in which Brian Wilson is demoing "I Get Around" and "In My Room," the real Brian Wilson contributes the vocal, recorded specifically for this movie. However, an uncredited Jeffrey Foskett, a member of Brian Wilson's touring band, provides the high notes during the "In My Room" demo. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: During a scene in the second half of the miniseries, Mike Love's mustache starts to fall off when he's in bed and talking with his wife. See more »

Quotes

Marilyn Rovell: Murry, are you drunk?
Murry Wilson: First time in my life, sweetheart.
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Soundtracks

"SURFER GIRL" See more »