The Beach Boys: An American Band(1985)
The Beach Boys: An American Band Synopsis
A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in.
The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) is a documentary, history and music film directed by Malcolm Leo, released on November 22, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and Mike Love. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm Leo
- Writers:
- Malcolm Leo
- Cinematographer:
- John Toll
- Production:
- High Ridge Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Beach Boys: An American Band Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Wilson
as Self
Dennis Wilson
as Self
Carl Wilson
as Self
Mike Love
as Self
Al Jardine
as Self
Bruce Johnston
as Self
Van Dyke Parks
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm Leo, written by Malcolm Leo.
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The Beach Boys: An American Band Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Beach Boys: An American Band – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beach Boys: An American Band online?
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The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Beach Boys: An American Band?
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The main cast of The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) includes Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine. The film was directed by Malcolm Leo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beach Boys: An American Band released?
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The Beach Boys: An American Band was released on November 22, 1985 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Beach Boys: An American Band worth watching?
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The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.