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A Hard Day's Night (1964)

APPROVED  87 min  -  Comedy | Musical   -  6 July 1964 (UK)
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A 'typical' day in the life of the Beatles, including many of their famous songs.

Director:

Richard Lester

Writer:

Alun Owen (original screenplay)

Stars:

John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
The Beatles The Beatles
John Lennon ...
Paul McCartney ...
George Harrison ...
Ringo Starr ...
Wilfrid Brambell Wilfrid Brambell ...
Grandfather
Norman Rossington Norman Rossington ...
Norm
John Junkin John Junkin ...
Shake
Victor Spinetti Victor Spinetti ...
T.V. Director
Anna Quayle Anna Quayle ...
Millie
Deryck Guyler ...
Police Inspector
Richard Vernon Richard Vernon ...
Man on Train
Edward Malin Edward Malin ...
Hotel Waiter (as Eddie Malin)
Robin Ray Robin Ray ...
T.V. Floor Manager
Lionel Blair Lionel Blair ...
T.V. Choreographer
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Storyline

The Beatles--the world's most famous rock and roll band--travel from their home town of Liverpool to London to perform in a television broadcast. Along the way they must rescue Paul's unconventional grandfather from various misadventures and drummer Ringo goes missing just before the crucial concert. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Television | The Beatles | Concert | Piano | Songwriter  | See more »

Taglines:

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Quatre garçons dans le vent See more »

Filming Locations:

Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$560,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$56,805 (USA) (7 February 1982) (22 Screens)

Gross:

$1,000,549 (USA) (4 February 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Proscenium Films, Walter Shenson Films, Maljack Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

United Artists was pressuring the producers to finally come up with a title for the film. When John Lennon told producer Walter Shenson about Ringo Starr's malapropisms, Shenson thought that Ringo's phrase "a hard day's night"--referring to his resting up after an exhausting day--might make a good title. John agreed. Shenson called United Artists with the proposed title, which was coolly received. Shenson suggested that they ask the secretaries and other young employees, who might be fans of The Beatles, what they thought of the proposed title. The suggestion worked and the title was accepted. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Secretary's legs uncrossed/crossed as she sits on the edge of her boss' desk. See more »

Quotes

Norm: Hey, have you seen Paul's grandfather?
John: Of course. He's concealed about my person.
Norm: [rolls his eyes] He must have slipped off somewhere.
Paul: Have you lost him?
Norm: Don't exaggerate.
Paul: You've lost him!
Shake: Put it this way, Paulie: he's mislaid him.
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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are superimposed over the action. The Beatles are
running from a mob of fans while the title track plays. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Hollywood's Top Ten: Super Soundtracks (#1.336)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'm Happy Just to Dance with You"
(1964) (uncredited)
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by The Beatles
Published by Capitol Records See more »