Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story (2000)
They achieved worldwide fame but, what they wanted... was respect.
The story of the 60s pop group The Monkees, as they rise above their status as a band created for a TV show, to establishing their legacy in their own right. The band faces many obstacles, among them the right to play their own instruments on record.
Director: Neill Fearnley
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: June 28, 2000
Cast
- George Stanchev - Davy Jones
- L.B. Fisher - Peter Tork
- Jeff Geddis - Mike Nesmith
- Aaron Lohr - Micky Dolenz
- Colin Ferguson - Van Foreman
- Wallace Langham - Don Kirshner
- Stephen Bogaert - Harris Green
- Polly Shannon - Phyllis Nesmith
- Jim Thorburn - Derek
- Toby Proctor - Auditioner #1
Screenplay
- Harold Bronson (Story)
- Ron McGee (Teleplay)
Music: Fred Mollin
Cinematography: David A. Makin
Editing: Stephen Lawrence
Production: World International Network (WIN), Pebblehut Productions, Chum Television, Rhino Films
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musician Biographies, Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
musician, behind the scenes, rock band, 1960s, music industry
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story about?
- The story of the 60s pop group The Monkees, as they rise above their status as a band created for a TV show, to establishing their legacy in their own right. The band faces many obstacles, among them the right to play their own instruments on record.
- Who directed Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?
- Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story was directed by Neill Fearnley.
- Who stars in Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?
- Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story stars George Stanchev, L.B. Fisher, Jeff Geddis, Aaron Lohr, Colin Ferguson, Wallace Langham.
- How long is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?
- Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?
- Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story is a Drama, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story produced?
- Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?
- The themes of Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story include: Musician Biographies, Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.