Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story (2000)
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- PG-13
- 1h 32min
- Biography, Drama
- 28 Jun 2000 (USA)
- TV Movie
The story of the Pre-Fab Four and their fight to be taken seriously as musicians.
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George Stanchev | ... |
Davy Jones
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L.B. Fisher | ... |
Peter Tork
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| Jeff Geddis | ... |
Mike Nesmith
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| Aaron Lohr | ... |
Micky Dolenz
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| Colin Ferguson | ... |
Van Foreman
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| Wallace Langham | ... |
Don Kirshner
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| Stephen Bogaert | ... |
Harris Green
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| Polly Shannon | ... |
Phyllis Nesmith
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| Jim Thorburn | ... |
Derek
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| Sarah Lafleur | ... |
Carla
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Toby Proctor | ... |
Auditioner #1
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Balázs Koós | ... |
Beatnik Friend
(as Balasz Kooks)
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| Jeffrey R. Smith | ... |
Auditioner #2
(as Jeff Smith)
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Joe Matheson | ... |
Drunk Businessman
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Charlotte Leonard | ... |
Young Girlfriend #1
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Karley Marek | ... |
T-Shirt Woman
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Edward Glen | ... |
Producer
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Jeff Ironi | ... |
Policeman #1
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Christopher Crumb | ... |
John Lennon
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| Jason Knight | ... |
Paul McCartney
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| Colin Evans | ... |
George Harrison
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Graham Harley | ... |
Davy's Dad
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| Katie Griffin | ... |
Award Presenter
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Tim Hall | ... |
Cooler Kid
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Larry Bain | ... |
Young Guy
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Jennifer Foster | ... |
Mother
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Connor Cunningham | ... |
Little Boy
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Tony Springer | ... |
Jimi Hendrix
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| Robert B. Kennedy | ... |
Reporter
(as Robert Kennedy)
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Ron Payne | ... |
Mr. Russel
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Paul A. MacFarlane | ... |
Security Guard
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| Courtney Hawkrigg | ... |
Girl Fan
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| Amanda May | ... |
English Woman
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| Nicole Dicker | ... |
School Girl
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Lillian Lewis | ... |
Socialite Woman
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| Kevin Hare | ... |
Important Executive
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Jamie Ferenczi | ... |
Audrey Hepburn driving red mustang through Paramount Studio (uncredited)
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| Peter Tork | ... |
Cameo (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Neill Fearnley | ||
Written by
| Ron McGee | ... | (teleplay) |
| Harold Bronson | ... | (book "Hey Hey We're the Monkees") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Howard Braunstein | ... | executive producer |
| Harold Bronson | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Michael Jaffe | ... | executive producer |
| Susan Murdoch | ... | producer |
| Marilyn Stonehouse | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Fred Mollin | ... | (original score) |
Cinematography by
| David A. Makin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stephen Lawrence | ||
Editorial Department
| Frank Biasi | ... | on-line editor |
| Arlene Moelker | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Joanne Rourke | ... | colorist: tape-to-tape |
| Marc Roussel | ... | assistant picture editor |
Production Design by
| Rolf Harvey | ||
Set Decoration by
| Malcolm Glassford | ||
Costume Design by
| Mary Partridge-Raynor | ... | (as Mary Partridge) |
Makeup Department
| Karola Dirnberger | ... | hair department head |
| Dawn E. Rivard | ... | facial hair builder |
| Dorothy Smith | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Joanne Jackson | ... | production manager |
| Michael G. Larkin | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Avrel Fisher | ... | first assistant director |
| Ken A. Smith | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Dean Batute | ... | technical consultant |
| Joseph Bower | ... | assistant head scenic |
| Malcolm Byard | ... | sets buyer |
| Jean-Pierre Charbonneau | ... | construction coordinator (as J-P Charbonneau) |
| Ann-Marie Ferney-Tellez | ... | on-set dresser |
| Sean McLoughlin | ... | assistant art director |
| Kevin Pierson | ... | property master |
| John Todd | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Appleby | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Elius Caruso | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kevin Galbraith | ... | boom operator |
| Thomas Hidderley | ... | production sound mixer (as Tom Hidderley) |
| Ian Hopkins | ... | adr editor |
| Jim Hopkins | ... | sound effects editor |
| Catherine Hutton | ... | dialogue editor |
| Sid Lieberman | ... | foley artist |
| Catherine Rix | ... | looper |
| Mike Woroniuk | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Derek Liscoumb | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Savela | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Tom Farr | ... | stunt double: Davy |
| Jamie Jones | ... | stunt actor: Waiter |
| Dwayne McLean | ... | stunt actor: Policeman #2 |
| Alison Reid | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kevin Alanthwaite | ... | gaffer |
| Andy Chmura | ... | camera operator |
| Ben Mark Holzberg | ... | still photographer |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer |
| Monty Montgomerie | ... | first assistant key grip |
| Michael O'Connor | ... | key grip (as Mike O'Connor) |
Casting Department
| Jon Comerford | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Shana Landsburg | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Catherine Ashton | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Gayle Franklin | ... | costume buyer |
| Robyn Rosenberg | ... | costume set supervisor |
Location Management
| Avi Federgreen | ... | location manager |
| Barbara Pullan | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Fred Mollin | ... | music supervisor |
| Brian Nevin | ... | music recordist |
| Jeff Wolpert | ... | music editor / music mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elaine Yarish | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Greg O'Hara | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Harold Bronson | ... | creative consultant |
| Marie-Claude Harnois | ... | production coordinator |
| Lynn Josephson Delaney | ... | executive assistant to producer |
| Miriam Laurence | ... | on set dialect coach |
| Nicole Wilder | ... | production coordinator: VH1 |
Production Companies
- World International Network (WIN) (Producer)
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) (produced with the participation of)
- Chum Television (produced in association with)
- Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC) (produced with the participation of)
- Pebblehut Productions
- Rhino Films (in association with)
- Super Channel (produced with the participation of)
- The Movie Network (TMN) (produced with the participation of)
Distributors
- Vyre Network (2022) (World-wide) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgment)
- Danelectro (special thanks)
- Deluxe Post-Production (post-production facilities)
- Deluxe Toronto (sound re-recording)
- Directors Guild of Canada (acknowledgment)
- E-Mu Systems/Ensoniq (special thanks)
- Eyes Post Group (film/video post facility)
- Fender Musical Instruments (special thanks)
- Fred Gretsch Enterprises (special thanks)
- Godin Guitars (special thanks)
- Hohner (special thanks)
- Line 6 (special thanks)
- Little Lion Studios (DVD created by)
- Marshall Amplification (special thanks)
- Multi-Track (sound editing)
- Sabine (special thanks)
- Toronto Film Studios (movie studio)
- VOX USA (special thanks)
- Washburn International (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1966, producers Bert Schneider and Bob Rafaelson come up with the idea of creating a TV show that would feature the American answer to the Beatles, The Monkees. Eventually, four young men are chosen for the roles, Mickey Dolenz the former child TV star, the stage actor Davey Jones and the musicians, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork. With the aid of a successful music producer and able TV promotion, the Monkees become a sensation. However, that success is tainted, to the chagrin of the band, as they find themselves labeled as talentless phonies. This film covers the band's frustrating struggle to prove their detractors wrong as they struggle to earn some artist legitimacy. Whether it's by learning to excel as a band or experimenting with wild ideas for their show and film, Head, nothing seems to work. Meanwhile the band have their internal tensions as various members struggle to decide what is really important to them, simple material success, or having real artistic respect for their work? Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com) |
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| Taglines | They achieved worldwide fame but, what they wanted... was respect. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | One scene in the film shows a person using Liquid Paper to correct sheet music. Liquid Paper was invented by Michael Nesmith's mother. See more » |
| Goofs | While The Beatles did throw a party in The Monkees' honor, neither Mike nor Davy attended it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 26 June 2000 (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Left-Handed Strat See more » |
| Quotes |
Harris Green:
You're crazy, you know that? Do you have any idea what you have just given up? Peter Tork: You can never move forward standing in the same place, Harris. Harris Green: Yeah, well, let's see how many records you can sell when you're not in people's living rooms. See more » |