And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story 25 years old

They didn't change pop culture. They defined it.

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.

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And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story Cast

Name Character
Jess Harnell He was 35, now 60 years old as Sonny Bono (singing voice)
Laura Johnson She was 41, now 66 years old as Georgia LaPierre
Shaun Duke He was 46, now 71 years old as Enzo (as Duke Moosekian)
Bruce Nozick as Art Rupe
Jay Underwood He was 30, now 55 years old as Sonny Bono
Carl Gilliard He was 40, now 66 years old as Bumps Blackwell
Thomas Tofel as Charlie Green
Renee Faia as Cher
Vinny Argiro as Tony
Larry Milburn as Beefy Guy
Marie Wilson (Canadian actress) She was 24, now 49 years old as Mary Bono

And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story Crew

Name Department
Sonny Bono as Writer. He was 64 (62) years old when He died Writing
Ellen Weston as Writer. She was 59 (now 85) years old Writing
David Burton Morris as Director. He was 46 (now 71) years old Directing
And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story poster
And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story (25 years)

They didn't change pop culture. They defined it.

  • Release day: Sunday, February 21, 1999
  • Runtime: 120 minutes