Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind(2019)
How one man's failed dream became a generation's worst nightmare
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind Synopsis
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart.
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019) is a documentary film directed by Tom O'Dell, released on August 13, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Dianne Lake, Gregg Jakobson, Phil Kaufman and Stephen Desper. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom O'Dell
- Writers:
- Tom O'Dell
- Production:
- Spiritlevel Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind before you stream it.
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dianne Lake
as Self - Manson Family Member
- Gregg Jakobson
Gregg Jakobson
as Self - Los Angeles Songwriter
Phil Kaufman
as Self - Charles Manson Associate
- Stephen Desper
Stephen Desper
as Self - Beach Boys' In-House Engineer
- Ernie Knapp
Ernie Knapp
as Self - West Coast Guitarist
Charles Manson
as Self (archive footage)
Roman Polanski
as Self (archive footage)
- Simon Wells
Simon Wells
as Self - Charles Manson Biographer
Jeff Guinn
as Self - Charles Manson Biographer
- Domenic Priore
Domenic Priore
as Self - Author, 'Riot on the Sunset Strip'
Thomas Arnold
as Narrator (voice)
Bob Dylan
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Tom O'Dell, written by Tom O'Dell.
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Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind online?
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Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind?
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The main cast of Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019) includes Dianne Lake, Gregg Jakobson, Phil Kaufman, Stephen Desper and Ernie Knapp. The film was directed by Tom O'Dell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind released?
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Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind was released on August 13, 2019 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind worth watching?
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Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind?
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