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Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys

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  • 19901990
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  • 1h 30m
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Bo Foxworth, Bruce Greenwood, Greg Kean, Casey Sander, and Arlen Dean Snyder in Summer Dreams: The Story of the Beach Boys (1990)
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Dramatization looks at the tumultuous relationship that existed between rock group The Beach Boy's Brian and Dennis Wilson and their father, Murry. It also examines their struggles with drug... Read allDramatization looks at the tumultuous relationship that existed between rock group The Beach Boy's Brian and Dennis Wilson and their father, Murry. It also examines their struggles with drugs and alcohol.Dramatization looks at the tumultuous relationship that existed between rock group The Beach Boy's Brian and Dennis Wilson and their father, Murry. It also examines their struggles with drugs and alcohol.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
439
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
13,918
225
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    • Director
      • Michael Switzer
    • Writers
      • Steven Gaines(book "Heroes and Villains")
      • Charles Rosin
    • Stars
      • Bruce Greenwood
      • Greg Kean
      • Arlen Dean Snyder
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    • Director
      • Michael Switzer
    • Writers
      • Steven Gaines(book "Heroes and Villains")
      • Charles Rosin
    • Stars
      • Bruce Greenwood
      • Greg Kean
      • Arlen Dean Snyder
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    • 11User reviews
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    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Dennis Wilson
    Greg Kean
    Greg Kean
    • Brian Wilson
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    • Murry Wilson
    Casey Sander
    Casey Sander
    • Mike Love
    Bo Foxworth
    Bo Foxworth
    • Carl Wilson
    Linda Dona
    • Karen Lamm
    • (as Linda Doná)
    Laura Leigh Hughes
    Laura Leigh Hughes
    • Carole Wilson
    Wendy Foxworth
    Wendy Foxworth
    • Marilyn Wilson
    • (as Wendy Kaplan)
    Dorothy Dells
    • Audree Wilson
    Andrew Myler
    • Al Jardine
    William Jones
    • Bill
    • (as J. Bill Jones)
    Billy Vera
    • Sal
    Robert Lee
    Robert Lee
    • Bruce Johnston
    • (as Robert E. Lee)
    Maya Lebenzon
    • Crystal
    Kelly Bratten
    • Tinda
    Diane Gaidry
    Diane Gaidry
    • Shawn
    Guy Christopher
    • Stage Manager
    Lance Rosen
    • Roy
    • Director
      • Michael Switzer
    • Writers
      • Steven Gaines(book "Heroes and Villains")
      • Charles Rosin
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    • Trivia
      During the scene that amalgamates the story of the recording of Pet Sounds and Smile, Brian Wilson suggests to Mike Love that if he doesn't like the music then he can "collaborate with Pop on The Many Moods of Murry Wilson." The Many Moods of Murry Wilson was an album of schmaltzy instrumentals that the Wilson Brothers' father released in 1967, which includes two instrumentals written by Murry's plumber friend, a remake of The Beach Boys' "The Warmth of The Sun," and Beach Boy Al Jardine's "Italia," among others.
    • Goofs
      The movie depicts Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Mike Love singing "God Only Knows" live in the studio with the musicians. In reality, Brian Wilson (and most music producers) never records "live" - he has the instrumental track recorded and perfected first, then later overdubs the vocals; this was definitely the case with "God Only Knows." Also, Mike Love does not appear on "God Only Knows;" the background vocal that Mike is shown laying down in the movie was in reality provided by Brian Wilson.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cease to Exist (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      I Get Around
      Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love

      Performed by The Beach Boys

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    10/10
    I lived through the beach boys era.
    I lived through the beach boys era, I was just a kid when it began but spent many a great summer at beach boys concerts throughout the 70's Including one memorable concert in the former Foxboro stadium (now the Gillette stadium) Where they performed with the band Chicago and their combined vocal and instrumental talents shone. While the movie has been panned by many I would say it is the closest thing (in motion picture form) to a real view of their history. It in some ways minimizes their impact on both the music of the time and future musicians, but is a good start for anyone interested in learning about the band and what they still mean for so many even to this day.
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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Traum der Beach Boys
    • Production company
      • Leonard Hill Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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