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And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
490
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Famous Families (1998)
Drama

Based on the autobiography of Sonny Bono, this film focuses on the volatile relationship between Sonny (Jay Underwood) and Cher (Renee Faia) during the early 60's to their divorce in the lat... Read allBased on the autobiography of Sonny Bono, this film focuses on the volatile relationship between Sonny (Jay Underwood) and Cher (Renee Faia) during the early 60's to their divorce in the late 70's.Based on the autobiography of Sonny Bono, this film focuses on the volatile relationship between Sonny (Jay Underwood) and Cher (Renee Faia) during the early 60's to their divorce in the late 70's.

  • Director
    • David Burton Morris
  • Writers
    • Sonny Bono
    • Ellen Weston
  • Stars
    • Jay Underwood
    • Renee Faia
    • Jim Pirri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    490
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Sonny Bono
      • Ellen Weston
    • Stars
      • Jay Underwood
      • Renee Faia
      • Jim Pirri
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Jay Underwood
    Jay Underwood
    • Sonny Bono
    Renee Faia
    Renee Faia
    • Cher
    Jim Pirri
    Jim Pirri
    • Buddy Black
    Laura Johnson
    Laura Johnson
    • Georgia LaPierre
    Christian Leffler
    Christian Leffler
    • Phil Spector
    Walter Franks
    Walter Franks
    • Little Richard
    Bruce Nozick
    Bruce Nozick
    • Art Rupe
    Marie Wilson
    Marie Wilson
    • Mary Bono
    Tom Frykman
    • David Letterman
    Matthew Chaffee
    • Brian Stone
    Thomas Tofel
    Thomas Tofel
    • Charlie Green
    Carl Gilliard
    Carl Gilliard
    • Bumps Blackwell
    Susan Ilene Johnson
    • Miriam
    Christine Glenn
    Christine Glenn
    • Melissa
    • (as Christine Brent)
    Shaun Duke
    Shaun Duke
    • Enzo
    • (as Duke Moosekian)
    Vinny Argiro
    • Tony
    Larry Milburn
    Larry Milburn
    • Beefy Guy
    Perris Knight
    • Sandy
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • Sonny Bono
      • Ellen Weston
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews14

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    10daveethomas

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

    I am dying to know what Renee REALLY looks like under the wig and makeup that made her so convincing as CHER. Is there nobody out there who can help me? Surely a publicity shot exists somewhere, who ever heard of an actress who DIDN'T want publicity?
    10mls4182

    Amazing

    You will laugh, you will cry.

    Renee IS CHER. She did an amazing job of capturing her look, her moves and her style. I was absolutely amazed.

    I always expect camp when watching these biopics. There was very little of that in this movie.

    It is heartbreaking their marriage didn't hold up. I think they stayed in love afterward.

    This film could be about any couple who fell in love, grew apart because of life's pressures but still have a bond.

    A good copy of this is on YouTube. You can also watch Cher's speech and Sonny's funeral, which basically tells the same story as this film.

    This is definitely worth a watch. Based on Sonny's book. I think he was pretty honest.
    1birrmikelisa

    Supposedly Based on Sonny Bono's book "The Beat Goes On"

    It would sure be nice to watch a movie or even read an article that got all the facts straight about Sonny & Cher. Even with all that has been written about them and especially Cher, one would think that the facts would be common knowledge. Alas! That is not true! Even when Sonny wrote the book the movie is based on they still got a few things wrong. The Beat Goes On did not get recorded just before the Tv show started, All I Ever Need Is You did, but they don't mention that. They just get the facts wrong. Next time spend a little time on your sequencing and pretend to care about your subject. Beyond the fact problem the story is nostalgic and the actors do a good job!
    9IrisNo11

    The Love Story of One of the Most Famous Couples Ever

    I thought that this movie was going to be very lame, but it was better than I thought it was. I didn't think that Jay Underwood could exactly match the REAL Sonny Bono's look, but Renee was a great Cher! I've seen the first episode of the Sonny and Cher show, and they made that different looking in the movie, but that is okay. I really enjoyed this tv movie! It's a lot better than it looks!
    8amiley89

    Oh My Cher!

    Whether it was the female script writer or perhaps a lawsuit threatened by the actual Cher, THANK YOU for giving Cher a voice in Sonny Bono's narrative. Fresh off reading The Beat Goes On by Bono, I entered this with less than zero expectations. But the actress who plays Cher is PHENOMENAL! Where is her Emmy?? I do not say this lightly. And this movie adds what is missing from Bono's tedious book: Cher's voice!!! Two sides to every story and Cher has hers. Somewhere in the middle of their stories lies the sad truth. Honestly, it ends up being a tragic, yet beautiful love story. Remarkable for a TV movie. Top marks across the board!

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    • Quotes

      Cher: [to Sonny] Please what? Please forgive you for screwing some secretary, all guys do that, right? What's the big deal, right? Right? By the way, you son of a bitch, I'm pregnant.

    • Connections
      References Shindig! (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      The Loco-Motion
      Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Sonny and Cher Story
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hamdon Entertainment
      • Larry Thompson Organization
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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