A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin and specifically his relationship with wife Sandra Dee.A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin and specifically his relationship with wife Sandra Dee.A swooning study of "Mack the Knife" singer Bobby Darin and specifically his relationship with wife Sandra Dee.
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- 7 nominations
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- TriviaKevin Spacey does his own singing.
- GoofsSandra Dee did not stay with Bobby Darin in the hospital as he was dying. She was in an alcohol induced denial at home. She was passed out on the floor from drinking and the family had to break into the house to find her and notify her. In fact, Bobby's second wife was banished from his room because she could not hold her tears.
- Quotes
Bobby Darin: It's OK, I'm not gonna hurt you. Watch. My momma used to tell me a story when I was a kid that in the Middle Ages, one of the knights in King Arthur's court, he laid down his sword between himself and Guinevere, and he promised that he would never cross over to the other side.
Sandra Dee: Really?
Bobby Darin: I am laying down this sword between us. That's my side of the bed, and that's yours, and I will never cross over. Ever. I don't care if we don't touch for a thousand nights. Only you can cross over to my side. Only you.
- Crazy credits"Andy Paterson and Kevin Spacey would like to thank the entire cast and crew from both the UK and Germany for their hard work and dedication. The film could not have been completed without their belief and effort. We are forever grateful to them for helping bring this film to the screen."
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)
- SoundtracksMack the Knife
Original German lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
English lyrics by Marc Blitzstein
Music by Kurt Weill
Published by WB Music Corp., on behalf of Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, Berthold Brecht, Joseph & Josephine Davis as Executors of the Estate of Marc Blitzstein/Universal Edition A.G./European American Music Corporation
Performed by Kevin Spacey & The John Wilson Orchestra
Bobby Darin's story is a compelling one. He was born into difficult circumstances, suffered from poor health all of his life, was extraordinarily talented, and he died young.
"Beyond the Sea" is a beautifully layered film. Kevin Spacey uses some very interesting "point of view" methods to tell his story and he does so without overwhelming the viewer. He pays tribute to the big musicals without being sugary. He avoids cliché and tells Darin's story without being trite.
Bobby Darin's music is dynamic and diverse. He had a gift for song and delighted in sharing it with the world. Kevin Spacey genuinely admires Darin's talent and delights in sharing his own gifts with the world in tribute to Darin.
Kevin Spacey's acting ability is perfectly showcased here. His talent as a director is remarkable. His storytelling is strong and moving without being pushy or maudlin. He is honest in his depiction of Darin as both arrogant and sympathetic. Spacey's singing is surprisingly good. He does not insist he is Bobby Darin, he merely asks us to accept his portrayal of a great vocalist as accurate. Spacey manages to reveal the enormity of his own talent without being vain.
"Beyond the Sea" draws attention to Darin's rich and varied legacy. He was a prolific songwriter, a master showman (the only performer Sammy Davis Jr. would not follow), a successful popular recording artist and an accomplished actor. "Beyond the Sea" reveals the enormity of Spacey's talent and leaves him with a legacy that is as impressive as Darin's.
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- Bobby Darin Biopic
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- Budget
- $23,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,318,709
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $45,264
- Dec 19, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $8,447,615
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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