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Beyond the Sea (2004) is an English language German-based production from Lions Gate Films about singer Bobby Darin (1936-1973).

The film stars Kevin Spacey as Darin. Spacey, who produced, directed, and did all of his own singing, had for years longed to produce a bio-picture about Darin. With funding from Lions Gate and German production company QI Quality International GmbH & Co., the film was finally finished in 2004 and premiered that year at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Trivia

Kevin Spacey notes on the DVD commentary that his biggest hope was that the film would reintroduce Bobby Darin's music to a whole new generation of fans. He went on to note that shortly after the film's release, sales of Darin's music went up over 150%.

The lead was offered to Leonardo di Caprio, who chose to do The Beach
(2000) instead.

One mistake to notice in the film: When 'Bobby' chases his son out of his bathroom, the wall can clearly be seen wobbling when Darin bangs it.

Selected cast

Kevin Spacey
– Bobby Darin
Kate Bosworth
– Sandra Dee
John Goodman
– Steve Blauner
Bob Hoskins
– Charlie Maffia
Brenda Blethyn
– Polly Cassotto
Greta Scacchi
– Mary
Caroline Aaron – Nina Cassotto Maffia
Peter Cincotti – Dick Behrke
William Ullrich – Young Bobby Darin

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