Cease to Exist (2007)

Was music the murder motive?

Explores the music motive to the Manson murders and uncovers Charles Manson's relationship with Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson and record producer Terry Melcher.

Cast (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

C

Colin Moneymaker

Narrator (voice)

Brian Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Carl Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Al Jardine

Self (archive footage)

Mike Love

Self (archive footage)

Bruce Johnston

Self (archive footage)

Dennis Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Charles Manson

Self (archive footage)

Terry Melcher

Self (archive footage)

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