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Beyond the Sea (2004)

TV_14 118 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music  -   26 November 2004 (UK)
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A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin (Spacey) specifically, and his relationship with his wife Sandra Dee (Bosworth).

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Kevin Spacey
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Beyond the Sea -- Trailer for Music Makers' edition of the biopic Beyond the Sea -- A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin (Spacey) specifically, and his relationship with his wife Sandra Dee (Bosworth). Beyond the Sea -- Pre, "Coming Soon"
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Spacey ...
Kate Bosworth ...
John Goodman ...
Bob Hoskins ...
Brenda Blethyn ...
Greta Scacchi ...
Caroline Aaron ...
Peter Cincotti ...
William Ullrich William Ullrich ...
Michael Byrne Michael Byrne ...
Dr. Andretti
Matt Rippy ...
Gary Whelan Gary Whelan ...
Jules Podell
Jake Broder ...
1st Assistant Director
Tayfun Bademsoy ...
Tomas Spencer Tomas Spencer ...
Delivery Guy
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Storyline

Consummate entertainer Bobby Darin (1936-1973) is making a movie about his life. He's volatile, driven by the love of performing, ambition, perfectionism, and belief that he's living on borrowed time. He begins in the Bronx: a fatherless lad learning music and dance from his mom. His career starts slowly, then "Splish Splash" puts him at the top of the charts and on "Bandstand." He wants to be an entertainer, not a pop star, so he aims for the Copacabana; then it's on to the movies, where he meets and marries Sandra Dee. After, it's balancing career, health, marriage and family life, balances he doesn't always keep. Throughout, conversations with his boyhood self give him perspective. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sandra Dee | Bobby Darin | Career | Singer | Love  | See more »

Taglines:

In the era of cool, he was the soundtrack. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music | Musical

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some strong language and a scene of sensuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beyond the Sea - Musik war sein Leben See more »

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$23,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£179,558 (UK) (28 November 2004) (207 Screens)

Gross:

$8,010,814 (Worldwide) (31 March 2005)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1987, Bruce Willis was set to play Bobby Darin. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During the touring montage, leading up to his Oscar nomination, Bobby Darin sings the song "Fabulous Places." However, this song is too late for the period of time: Darin was nominated for his Oscar in 1963, while "Fabulous Places" was written for the film musical Doctor Dolittle four years later. See more »

Quotes

Charlie Maffia: Hey, tell me something. Who's this guy Yom Kippur they got booked on Friday?
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Crazy Credits

During the end credits we see Kevin Spacey performing another song. In the
background there are lines moving to the music. See more »

Connections

References Gidget (1959) See more »

Soundtracks

"More"
(1962) (uncredited)
Written by Nino Oliviero and Riz Ortolani See more »