Birth of the Beatles (1979)
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- 1h 44min
- Biography, Drama
- 26 Dec 1979 (Australia)
- Movie
An account of The Beatles during the Hamburg years, their signing with Brian Epstein and their inevitable rise during the early sixties.
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| Stephen MacKenna | ... |
John Lennon
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Rod Culbertson | ... |
Paul McCartney
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| John Altman | ... |
George Harrison
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Ray Ashcroft | ... |
Ringo Starr
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| Michael Ryan | ... |
Pete Best
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| David Wilkinson | ... |
Stu Sutcliffe
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Brian Jameson | ... |
Brian Epstein
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| Wendy Morgan | ... |
Cynthia
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Gary Olsen | ... |
Rory Storm
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| Linal Haft | ... |
Agent
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Eileen Kennally | ... |
Aunt Mimi
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| Richard Marner | ... |
Club Boss
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| Alyson Spiro | ... |
Astrid
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| Nigel Havers | ... |
George Martin
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Jackie Fishel | ... |
Street Girl
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Claire Davenport | ... |
Nude
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Brigitte Kahn | ... |
German Waitress
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Kate Saunders | ... |
Girl Fan
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Theresa Ratcliff | ... |
Girl Fan
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Dominic Letts | ... |
Shop Attendant
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Gary Bleasdale | ... |
Boy in NEMS
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| Gareth Forwood | ... |
Alden
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Jimmy Cummins | ... |
Announcer
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| Tony Mathews | ... |
As It Man
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Michael Howarth | ... |
Philip
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Bunny May | ... |
Sound Engineer
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Paula Jacobs | ... |
Mrs. Flemming
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Perry Benson | ... |
Page Boy
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| Christopher Muncke | ... |
Reporter
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Matt Zimmerman | ... |
Reporter
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| Pat Starr | ... |
Reporter
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| Harry Ditson | ... |
Reporter
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| Colette Hiller | ... |
Reporter
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| Robert Glenister | ... |
Replacement Drummer
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Promoter (uncredited)
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Ralph G. Morse | ... |
Guitarist / Dancer (uncredited)
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Peter Ross-Murray | ... |
Concert goer (uncredited)
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| Joanne Whalley | ... |
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Marquand | ||
Written by
| John Kurland | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jacob Eskendar | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Kurland | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Tony Bishop | ... | producer |
| Dick Clark | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Walls Jr. | ... | associate producer (as Tom Walls) |
Music by
| Carl Davis | ... | (original film score) |
Cinematography by
| Alan Hume | ||
Editing by
| Sean Barton | ||
Editorial Department
| Nicholas Hosker | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Esta Charkham | ||
Art Direction by
| David Minty | ||
Makeup Department
| Eddie Knight | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Donald Toms | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Downes | ... | first assistant director |
| Roger Simons | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Derek Creedon | ... | property master |
| Bernard Fairman | ... | titles designer |
| Peter Joyce | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| John Blunt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nicolas Gaster | ... | dubbing editor |
| Claude Hitchcock | ... | sound recordist |
| Ted Spooner | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Marc Boyle | ... | stunt arranger |
| Alf Joint | ... | stunt arranger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bob Bremner | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Frift | ... | focus (as Michael Frift) |
| Jack Lowin | ... | camera operator |
| Colin Manning | ... | grip |
| Bob Penn | ... | stills photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Cecil F. Ford | ... | location manager (as Cecil Ford) |
| Arnold Ross | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John D'Andrea | ... | music producer |
| Carl Davis | ... | conductor: original film score |
| Graham Harris | ... | music editor |
| Rain | ... | music performer: Beatles music |
| Lloyd Ryan | ... | drumming coach |
| Tom Walls Jr. | ... | music producer (as Tom Walls) |
| Eddie Lineberry | ... | musician: vocals (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Michael Angelis | ... | dialogue coach |
| Gordon Arnell | ... | unit publicist |
| Barbara Back | ... | production assistant |
| Pete Best | ... | technical advisor |
| Brian Harris | ... | production accountant |
| Maureen Osborne-Beall | ... | assistant to the producer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1979) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- G.T.O. Films Ltd. (1980) (United Kingdom)
- Fram Film (1980) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Giangi Film (1981) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Camera Effects (titles)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Trevor Pyke Sound (sound recording facilities by)
Storyline
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| Taglines | The excitement of being there when it first happened! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison all opposed the making of this film and wanted to be stopped and never to be released. See more » |
| Goofs | When the Beatles are in Hamburg in 1961, George Harrison sings "Don't Bother Me" on stage, the first song he wrote for the group but in actuality Harrison didn't write the song until 1963, and it was included on the Beatles' second album. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Meet The Beatles (1964). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Saw Her Standing There See more » |
| Quotes |
Paul McCartney:
Hey, when you're rich and famous, what are you gonna be? George Harrison: A millionaire. Paul McCartney: And do what? George Harrison: Buy a bus for me dad! He's putting his foot down. Wants me working. John Lennon: Don't be thick! People die here... never knowing if they've ever lived. Well, you won't find me working 9 to 5. See more » |