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Help! (1965) 7.1
Ringo finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult and the band must try to protect him from it. Director:Richard Lester |
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Cast
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Themselves
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Eleanor Bron | ... | |
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An Eastern cult discovers that the sacrificial ring is missing. Ringo, drummer of The Beatles band has it; sent by the girl (who's to be sacrificed) as a gift. Clang, Ahme, Bhuta and several cult members leave for London to retrieve the ring. After several failed attempts to steal the ring, they confront him in an Indian restaurant. Ringo learns that if he does not return the ring soon, he will become the next sacrifice. Ringo then discovers that the ring is stuck on his finger. Its a race against time; John, Paul, and George try to protect their friend while they're all being chased not only by Clang and his minions, but also by two mad scientists and the chief inspector of Scotland yard. Will Ringo be saved, or will he be sacrificed? Written by Erin Pelicano
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Stop Worrying! HELP! Is On The Way!Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 August 1965 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Aiuto! See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,500,000 (estimated)Gross:
SEK 4,831,000 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Ringo: A season ticket. What do you think it is?
John: Oh. I like a lot of seasoning in me soup.
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(1965) (uncredited)
Written by John Lennon with Paul McCartney
Performed by The Beatles
Published by Capitol Records
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Trivia
During the closing credits, the Beatles and their co-stars take turns appearing as reflections in a giant ruby. During this sequence, George can be heard in voice-over, proclaiming "'I Need You' written by George Harrison!" and repeating this same information twice. As the movie ends, John's image is the last that appears in the ruby. See more »Goofs
During the scene in the Beatles' home where John defends himself from cult members using a telephone, one of his blows accidentally connects; he can be heard saying, "Oh sorry, I hit him!" See more »Quotes
John: [finding a season ticket in his soup] What's this?Ringo: A season ticket. What do you think it is?
John: Oh. I like a lot of seasoning in me soup.
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Crazy Credits
This film is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Mr. Elias Howe, who, in 1846, invented the sewing machine. See more »Soundtracks
"Ticket to Ride"(1965) (uncredited)
Written by John Lennon with Paul McCartney
Performed by The Beatles
Published by Capitol Records
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Help is one of those fast paced knockabout films of the 60s, when comedies didn't have to make sense; they just had to be whacky, colourful, fast and fun. This film is certainly all of the above.
Dick Lester had a great command of what was going on culturally at the time and his command really shows through in his frenetic directing style. He is definitely a pioneer, and this is a landmark film. You can see the influence of this movie coming out in the colour episodes of I Dream of Jeannie, the Monkees, and 60s cult favourites such as Arabesque.
The film is generally fun and enjoyable, but it is a 60s period piece, so it may not be for all. Film buffs and film school students will definitely get something out of it, but 60s buffs and especially Beatles fans will love it. Not a bad film by any means, but you have to be in the mood.