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You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'

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  • 19961996
  • 1h 2m
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Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' (1996)
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Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, asking him to produce a movie so UA could... Read allThirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, asking him to produce a movie so UA could issue a soundtrack album. Shenson signed Lester to direct, and they got the Beatles to ag... Read allThirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, asking him to produce a movie so UA could issue a soundtrack album. Shenson signed Lester to direct, and they got the Beatles to agree to star. Shenson sent Owen to Dublin to spend time with the Fab Four; from this came a... Read all
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    • Phil Collins
    • Micky Dolenz
    • Roger Ebert
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    • Roger Ebert
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    Phil Collins
    Phil Collins
    • Self - Host
    Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz
    • Self
    Roger Ebert
    Roger Ebert
    • Self - Film Critic
    Michael Friend
    • Self
    Debbie Gendler
    • Self - New Jersey Fan Club President
    Julie Harris
    Julie Harris
    • Self - Wardrobe Designer
    Richard Lester
    Richard Lester
    • Self - Director
    Roger McGuinn
    Roger McGuinn
    • Self - Founding Member of The Byrds
    Peter Noone
    Peter Noone
    • Self - Lead Singer of Herman's Hermits
    Alun Owen
    • Self - Screenwriter
    Norman Rossington
    Norman Rossington
    • Self - Cast Member
    Victor Spinetti
    Victor Spinetti
    • Self - Cast Member
    Walter Shenson
    • Self - Producer
    George Harrison
    George Harrison
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    The Byrds
    The Byrds
    • Themselves
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Clark
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
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      • David Leaf
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    A Hard Day's Night
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    • Trivia
      Roger Ebert and Paul McCartney were both born on June 18, 1942.
    • Quotes

      Richard Lester: MTV gave me a very nice diploma at one time, or something on vellum, saying that I was the putative father of MTV. But I've insisted on a blood test.

    • Crazy credits
      When the "Special Thanks" credit comes up, under those words it says in parentheses "In Order of Shoe Size" but it really is in alphabetical order by their last names.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      A Hard Day's Night
      (1964) (uncredited)

      Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

      Performed by The Beatles

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    Astonishingly, it's been 41 years since "A Hard Day's Night" first appeared in theaters. The film itself is still fresh, funny, and delightful. This documentary reunites many of the people originally involved in the film's production, including director Richard Lester, producer Walter Shenson, writer Alun Owen, and many of the cast members. The film does stoop to the obvious on occasion, but the interviews and reminiscences are enjoyable for anyone who remembers 1964 and Beatlemania.

    The best moments belong to Shenson, who describes the title tune's genesis in great detail, and Lester, who recalls working with the Beatles during the film's production. Lots of candid film taken while shooting is also enjoyable for fans of the Fab Four. My only complaint is the obvious padding of the film by the inclusion of extraneous interviews (why on earth is Mickey Dolenz in this film?). Still a great way to stroll down memory lane to 1964 again.
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      • July 28, 1996 (Japan)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Twickenham Studios, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Saltair Productions
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    • 1 hour 2 minutes
      • Black and White
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      • Mono

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