The Beach Boys: An American Band

1985 1h 43m EN

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★6.3TMDB · 3

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Synopsis

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A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Brian Wilson
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Dennis Wilson
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Carl Wilson
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Mike Love
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Al Jardine
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Bruce Johnston
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Van Dyke Parks
Self (archive footage)

Credits

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Director: Malcolm Leo
Writers: Malcolm Leo
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Malcolm Leo, shot by John Toll. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Brian Wilson and Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0175471 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Malcolm Leo directs. John Toll behind the camera. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Malcolm Leo, shot by John Toll. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Brian Wilson and Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0175471 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.