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A Hard Day's Night (1964) 7.5
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7.5/10 from 21,809 users
Metascore: 95/100
Reviews: 186 user | 66 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com A 'typical' day in the life of the Beatles, including many of their famous songs. Director:Richard LesterWriter:Alun Owen (original screenplay) |
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Cast
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| John Lennon | ... | ||
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| George Harrison | ... | ||
| Ringo Starr | ... | ||
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Wilfrid Brambell | ... |
Grandfather
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Norman Rossington | ... |
Norm
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John Junkin | ... |
Shake
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| Victor Spinetti | ... |
T.V. Director
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| Anna Quayle | ... |
Millie
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| Deryck Guyler | ... |
Police Inspector
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Richard Vernon | ... |
Man on Train
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Edward Malin | ... |
Hotel Waiter
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Robin Ray | ... |
T.V. Floor Manager
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Lionel Blair | ... |
T.V. Choreographer
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Plot Synopsis
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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>
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Soaring in their first, full-length, hilarious, action-packed film! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
6 July 1964 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Quatre garçons dans le vent See more »Box Office
Budget:
$560,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$50,445 (USA) (1 December 2000)Gross:
$1,000,549 (USA) (2 February 2001)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.75 : 1
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Shake: It's not my fault. I come from a long line of electricians.
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(1840?) (uncredited)
Written by Thomas Osborne Davis
Sung a cappella by Wilfrid Brambell
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Ringo Starr was praised for his solo scene at the riverside as a forlorn soul. However, his expression in that scene was actually the result of being severely hung over after a previous night of heavy drinking. See more »Goofs
George puts shaving cream on the mirror to "shave" Shake, but the mirror is clean when they leave after Norm comes in. See more »Quotes
George: Honestly! Me mind boggles at the very idea, a grown man and you haven't shaved with a safety razor.Shake: It's not my fault. I come from a long line of electricians.
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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 »Soundtracks
"A Nation Once Again"(1840?) (uncredited)
Written by Thomas Osborne Davis
Sung a cappella by Wilfrid Brambell
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If anyone wants to witness the phenomenon that was "Beatlemania" in the 1960s, all they have to do is view "A Hard Day's Night". Although it's a fictional account of two days in the life of the rock group on tour, it captures the essence of what their life on the road was actually like. It also served to enhance their "personalities" as individuals, as well as show their spirit of fun-loving lads as a group. And as a bonus... the music throughout is superb! Sprinkled with Beatles' hits, Richard Lester's film almost serves as a blueprint for the music video form that took over the airwaves in the 1980s. Filmed with humor, great tunes and fast-paced editing, "A Hard Day's Night" usually never fails in delivering smiles and pleasure. If you're a music fan, and a rock and roll buff, the film is a must!