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The Beach Boys: An American Band is a 1985 biographical musical film directed by Malcolm Leo. The movie is a biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows in which they appeared. Currently, it is sold as a double feature, paired with the documentary I Just Wasn't Made for These Times'.
Original Release
05/12/1985
US Release
11/22/1985
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Wilson | Himself / Self |
| Dennis Wilson | Himself / Self |
| Carl Wilson | Himself / Self |
| Mike Love | Himself / Self |
| Al Jardine | Himself / Self |
| Bruce Johnston | Himself / Self |
| The Beach Boys | Themselves |
| Jack Benny | Self |
| Bobby Figueroa | Self - drummer |
| Jimi Hendrix | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Wilson | Himself / Self |
| Dennis Wilson | Himself / Self |
| Carl Wilson | Himself / Self |
| Mike Love | Himself / Self |
| Al Jardine | Himself / Self |
| Bruce Johnston | Himself / Self |
| The Beach Boys | Themselves |
| Jack Benny | Self |
| Bobby Figueroa | Self - drummer |
| Jimi Hendrix | Self |
| Bob Hope | Self |
| Karen Lamm | Self |
| Paul McCartney | Self |
| Van Dyke Parks | Self |
| Banana Wilson | Beagle |
| Louie Wilson | Weimaraner |
| Dan Aykroyd | Police Officer #1 |
| John Belushi | Police Officer #2 |
| Harry Nilsson | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jon Peisinger | Executive Producer |
| Michael Wiese | Executive Producer |
| Malcolm Leo | Producer |
| Bonnie Peterson | Producer |
| Leo Peterson | Producer |
