Two movies about the Beach Boys' rise and fall (and rise again) from grace
have been produced for television in the last ten years.
Summer Dreams
The Story of the Beach Boys
(originally aired on ABC-TV 4/29/90)"One of Bruce's favorite roles and one he fought to get, he played Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys from a wild teenage boy to a drug-ridden middle-aged man. He's seen here during the middle phase -- after the Beach Boys fame has faded but before drugs took over his life and ultimate decline."
Starring Bruce Greenwood as Dennis Wilson
(Bruce's website has photos and video captures from the movie)
The
Beach Boys,
An American Family
(Originally
aired on ABC-TV February 26 & 27, 2000)
"The great thing about this cast is they all really love this music. It would have been a difficult thing to do if you're dealing with actors who didn't have any respect for the music, but these guys are so into it." - Gary Griffin
Starring Nick Stabile as Dennis Wilson
(Nick's website has photos and video captures from the movie.)
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