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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)

PG 113 min  -  Adventure | Fantasy | Musical  -   24 July 1978 (USA)
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Small town band hits it big, but they must battle a nefarious plot in the music industry.

Director:

Michael Schultz

Writer:

Henry Edwards
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Frampton ...
Barry Gibb ...
Mark Henderson
Robin Gibb ...
Dave Henderson
Maurice Gibb ...
Bob Henderson
Frankie Howerd Frankie Howerd ...
Paul Nicholas ...
Dougie Shears
Donald Pleasence ...
B.D. Hoffler
Sandy Farina Sandy Farina ...
Dianne Steinberg ...
Steve Martin ...
Aerosmith Aerosmith ...
Future Villain Band (FVB)
Earth Wind & Fire ...
Themselves
Alice Cooper ...
Marvin Sunk (the 'Sun King')
Billy Preston ...
Stargard Stargard ...
The Diamonds
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Storyline

A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of the beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith. Written by Aaron Sherman <ajs@ajs.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Small Town | The Beatles | Based On Song | Parade | Record Producer  | See more »

Taglines:

Only their music could conquer the forces of evil See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Fantasy | Musical

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Banda de los corazones See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$12,900,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Billy Preston, who sings "Get Back", played the piano on original version with The Beatles. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Mean Mr. Mustard serenades Strawberry Fields, he puts his teacup down. In the next shot, he puts it down again. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "De familie Knots: De vernielzucht (#1.2)" (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
Music and Lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by The Bee Gees, Dianne Steinberg, Paul Nicholas, Donald Pleasence,
Stargard
Produced by George Martin
By Arrangement with Northern Songs Limited See more »