Movies by Paul McCartney
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Under African Skies (2012)
Cast: Paul Simon, Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte …
Directed by: Joe Berlinger
Twenty-five years after the debut of his Grammy-winning album "Graceland," Paul Simon holds a concert to celebrate his culture-bridging project with South African musicians -- a collaboration…
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God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)
Cast: Mike Fleiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne …
Directed by: Mike Fleischhaker, Michael Piscitelli
Ozzy Osbourne is known in every corner of the globe, but much of the drama of his private life has escaped the public's gaze. This affectionate documentary lifts the veil, revealing the…
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Composing Outside The Beatles: Lennon & McCartney 1973-1980 (2011)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Former songwriting partners Lennon and McCartney had established successful solo careers by 1973, but their post-Beatles output varied wildly, both with critics and the public, as documented…
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George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011)
Cast: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Director Martin Scorsese profiles former Beatle George Harrison in this reverent portrait that mixes interviews and archival footage, featuring commentary from the likes of Paul McCartney,…
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Paul McCartney: The Love We Make (2011)
Cast: Paul McCartney
Directed by: Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles
Cinema vérité master Albert Maysles reunites with a former subject -- Paul McCartney -- for this stirring profile of McCartney's response to 9/11. After witnessing the attacks, McCartney…
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Last Play at Shea (2010)
Cast: Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Roger Daltrey …
Directed by: Paul Crowder, Jon Small
Filmmaker Paul Crowder crafts an uncommon document of Billy Joel's historic final concert at Shea Stadium before it was to be demolished in 2008 with this music-driven blend of concert…
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Paul McCartney Really is Dead: The Last Testament of George Harrison (2010)
Cast: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon …
Directed by: Joel Gilbert
In 2005, two audio cassette tapes labeled The Last Testament of George Harrison mysteriously turned up at an office in Hollywood. On them, a voice claiming to be George (then deceased)…
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Klaus Voormann: With the Beatles (2009)
Cast: Klaus Voormann, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr …
Who better to chronicle life with the Beatles and the birth of rock music than the man who was there from the very beginning: artist and musician Klaus Voormann. This film presents those…
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George Harrison: Beautiful Stranger (2009)
Cast: George Harrison, George Martin, Paul McCartney …
From the 1943 birth of "the quiet Beatle" to his early death in 2001, this film traces the life and times of the group's lead guitarist -- the revered and enigmatic George Harrison --…
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Beatles: Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney (2008)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Using classic performance clips, rare footage and insightful interviews, this independently produced documentary explores the work of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, one of the most…
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Rare and Unseen: The Beatles (2008)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
The evolution of the Beatles, arguably the biggest band ever to hit the scene, is charted in this film, which begins in their hometown of Liverpool and follows the lads all the way to their…
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Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney (2008)
Cast: Ruth Anson, Marc Cushman, Joseph Dammann …
Directed by: Marc Cushman
Some 40 years after she interviewed Paul McCartney as a teen correspondent for an ABC news station, Ruth Anson tries her best to track the aging Beatle down with the help of filmmaker Marc…
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Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney: 1966-1970 (2008)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Barry Miles …
Featuring a wealth of performance clips, archival footage and testimonials from friends, peers and experts, this fascinating documentary explores the legendary collaboration between John…
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Paul McCartney: In Performance (2008)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Beatles, Wings …
Relive some of the most memorable performances from Paul McCartney's long and storied career, from his earliest mop-top days in the Beatles to his years with Wings in the 1970s and his…
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Tony Bennett: Duets: The Making of an American Classic (2007)
Cast: Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, Michael Bublé …
Directed by: Jay Krugman
Head into the studio with legendary crooner Tony Bennett and an impressive roster of musical guests for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of "Duets: An American Classic,"…
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Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (2007)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon …
Musicologists and critics revisit the psychedelic era to explore the story behind the Beatles' acid-drenched opus "Magical Mystery Tour" in this film that combines performance footage…
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The Unseen Beatles (2007)
Cast: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Admire the Beatles from a different angle with a collection of rare and previously unseen footage filmed between 1956 and 1966. This intriguing documentary originally aired as part of…
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Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor Meum (2007)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Kate Royal, The Boys of King's College Choir …
Paul McCartney presents his classical orchestral work "Ecce Cor Meum," filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall. The romantic melodies feature soprano Kate Royal performing with McCartney, Colm…
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The Beatles Explosion (2007)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
It's all Beatles, all the time in this music-laden documentary charting the meteoric rise of the Fab Four, a quartet that took the world by storm in the 1960s with their fresh sound,…
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Paul McCartney: Memory Almost Full (2007)
Cast: Paul McCartney
This companion to Paul McCartney's album "Memory Almost Full" features music videos for "Dance Tonight," directed by Michel Gondry, and "Ever Present Past," directed by Phil Griffin.…
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The Beatles: Destination Hamburg (2007)
Cast: Beatles, Tony Sheridan, Kenny Everett …
Packed with interviews and restored footage, this hourlong documentary recounts the story of the Beatles -- from their early days as the Quarrymen and meteoric rise to international fame to…
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All Together Now (2007)
Cast: Dominic Champagne, Olivia Harrison, Guy Laliberté …
Directed by: Adrian Wills
Go behind the scenes of "LOVE," Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas-based, Beatles-infused show, in this documentary. Tag along for the first rehearsals and intimate creative sessions, and…
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The Beatles: Intimate Scrapbook (2006)
Cast: Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon …
Geoffrey Giuliano is your knowledgeable host for this magical tour, an intimate look at arguably the greatest rock 'n' roll band ever. See the Fab Four like you've never seen…
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The Beatles: She Loves You (2006)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
John, Paul, George and Ringo goof around and share intimate life stories in this documentary, which focuses on the 1960s and features candid footage, interviews, press conferences, a clip…
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Allen Ginsberg: An Elegy (2006)
Cast: Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Jonas Mekas …
This intimate documentary-style portrait of American Beat poet and counterculture icon Allen Ginsberg -- best known for his long-form poem "Howl" (1956) -- includes his last television…
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The Beatles Hamburg & the Hamburg Sound (2006)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
The Beatles may have been dubbed the lads from Liverpool, but it was in Hamburg, Germany, that they honed their performing skills during the late 1950s and early '60s. This presentation…
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Paul McCartney: Music Box Biographical Collection (2005)
Cast: Paul McCartney
This unauthorized documentary uses archival footage from fans and collectors around the world to provide a unique glimpse into the life and career of legendary musician and former Beatle Paul…
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The Beatles: Music Box Biographical Collection (2005)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Take an in-depth look at the most well-known rock group in the world with this unique collection of music and stories from The Beatles. Come along for the ride -- highlighted by extraordinary…
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The Beatles: From Liverpool to San Francisco (2005)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Alan Ravenscroft
All they had to do was breathe and a million screaming fans would let loose. But what was behind the Beatles' magic? And how did they conquer the world? This documentary explores the…
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Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (2005)
Cast: Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Steve Cole
Known as "the Fifth Beatle," Stuart Sutcliffe played bass for the not-yet famous Fab Four before he died of a cerebral brain hemorrhage at age 22, robbing him of the chance to taste worldwide…
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Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us (2005)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Eddie Vedder, Bill Clinton …
This documentary captures the legendary Paul McCartney on his 2005 world tour performing a slew of Beatles and solo hits, including "Eleanor Rigby," "Hey Jude," "Yesterday," "Maybe I'm…
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Charlie Gracie: Fabulous! An Intimate Portrait of a Rock Pioneer (2005)
Cast: Charlie Grace Jr., Graham Nash, Fabian …
Explore the life and music of Charlie Gracie, the rock pioneer and teen heartthrob whose international smash hit "Butterfly" topped the American and British charts in 1957. A frequent guest…
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Paul McCartney: The Music and Animation Collection (2004)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Dustin Hoffman
Ex-Beatle bassist Paul McCartney's legendary songs get the "animated" treatment in this unique film narrated by Dustin Hoffman. Sir Paul has produced hit pop songs for decades (as a…
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Beatles: From the Beginning to the End (2004)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Follow the world's most influential rock 'n' roll band, the Beatles, with this documentary that traces their journey through behind-the-scenes glimpses at the lives of John,…
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Ivor Cutler: Looking for Truth with a Pin (2004)
Cast: Ivor Cutler, Paul McCartney, Billy Connolly …
Explore the life and works of eccentric Scottish humorist and musician Ivor Cutler in this delightful documentary. An icon in Britain, Cutler wrote surreal songs, poetry and children's…
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Beatles' Biggest Secrets (2004)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon …
Those closest to the Beatles share their secrets about the Fab Four in this documentary, which delves into the boys' intimate relationships and remarkable career through rare footage of…
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Brian Wilson: On Tour (2003)
Cast: Brian Wilson, Sheryl Crow, Roger Daltrey …
This documentary manages to distill the essence of Brian Wilson, the elusive, mysterious and amazingly talented member of The Beach Boys. Considered to be washed up after a much-publicized…
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Later ... with Jools Holland: Legends (2003)
Cast: Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen …
Host Jools Holland welcomes some of music's biggest names to his British concert series "Later." This compilation features once-in-a-lifetime performances by Dusty Springfield, Johnny…
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Steve Gadd: In Session (2003)
Cast: Steve Gadd, Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra …
Renowned drummer Steve Gadd gives you a behind-the-scenes look at his approach and technique with this special instructional program, sharing his insights on improvisation and how to master…
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Paul McCartney in Red Square (2003)
Cast: Paul McCartney
Directed by: Mark Haefeli
It was a second Russian Revolution when ex-Beatle Paul McCartney appeared for a concert in Moscow's Red Square in 2003. The Beatles were banned for decades by the Soviet government,…
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George Harrison: From Beatles to Self-Realization (2003)
Cast: George Harrison, Philippe Auliac, Ravi Shankar …
George Harrison, "The Quiet Beatle," always seemed more introspective -- musically and personally -- than the rest of the group. On this video that's a must-see for Harrison fans, the…
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Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. (2002)
Cast: Paul McCartney
Directed by: Mark Haefeli
This comprehensive guide to life on tour with ex-Beatle Paul McCartney gives you a front-row seat to performances never seen by the public, takes you backstage to dressing rooms and…
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Party at the Palace (2002)
Cast: Elton John, Eric Clapton, Queen …
Well-known members of the rock 'n' roll royalty gather for this memorable 2002 concert held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The all-star musical benefit was attended by Queen…
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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records (2001)
Cast: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis …
Directed by: Bruce Sinofsky
The legacy of recording company Sun Records is recounted in this comprehensive, historical documentary. Founded by Sam Phillips, Sun Records is where artists such as Elvis Presley, Carl…
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Paul McCartney: Wingspan (2001)
Cast: Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney
World-renowned rock icon Paul McCartney is the subject of this intimate portrait focused on his solo career from the early '70s through the mid-'80s. The former Beatle initially…
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Super Furry Animals: Rings Around the World (2001)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Super Furry Animals, John Cale …
Critically acclaimed Welsh indie band Super Furry Animals offer up this unique companion program to their "Rings Around the World" album. The music videos consist of remixes of each track set…
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Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (2000)
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers …
Live! From New York! It's a star-studded celebration of 25 years of "Saturday Night Live!." A comedy institution, "SNL" has launched the careers of comic greats like Bill Murray, Eddie…
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Paul McCartney and Friends: The PETA Concert for Party Animals (2000)
Cast: Paul McCartney, The B-52's, Chrissie Hynde …
Paul McCartney hosts (and gives a rare live performance at) PETA's Concert for Party Animals, a gathering of stars who've made the fight for animal rights one of today's most…
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The Beatles: Celebration (1999)
Cast: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison …
Directed by: Geoffrey Giuliano
Geoffrey Giuliano, author of more than 20 tell-all books about the Beatles, is the kind of guy Fab Four devotees love to hate. Acting as writer, narrator and producer, Giuliano interweaves…
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MTV Unplugged: Superstars (1999)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton …
This eclectic anthology showcases some of the best acoustic performances from MTV's popular "Unplugged series," including "We Can Work It Out" by Paul McCartney and "Nobody Knows You…
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Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club (1999)
Cast: Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Ian Paice …
Paul McCartney performs at the legendary Cavern Club, the Liverpool nightspot where the Beatles once headlined. The club is at a bigger, better site these days, but hews to its legacy of…
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Music for Montserrat (1997)
Cast: Jimmy Buffett, Sting, Paul McCartney …
On September 15, 1997, an illustrious roster comprising some of the world's best musicians took the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall for a fabled, one-time-only show to raise…
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The Beatles: You Can't Do That: The Making of A Hard Day's Night (1995)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
On March 2, 1964, shooting began on A Hard Day's Night, a film that soon convinced the world that The Beatles could be as influential and memorable as their music. But what went on…
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The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1994)
Cast: Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Kathy Dougherty, Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles …
Like Richard Lester's A Hard Day's Night, this documentary follows the Beatles on their first trip to America in February 1964. Documentarian brothers Albert and David Maysles were…
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Bill Monroe: The Father of Bluegrass (1993)
Cast: Bill Monroe, Paul McCartney, Emmylou Harris …
Singer-songwriter-bandleader Bill Monroe created the musical genre of bluegrass, and this probing yet sentimental documentary illustrates just how pervasive his influence has become.…
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Paul McCartney: Paul is Live in Concert (1993)
Cast: Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney serves up the hits on his New World Tour and proves, once again, that he's the consummate musician. The collection opens with the classic "Drive My Car" and then takes…
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Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991)
Cast: Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, Stevie Wonder …
Celebrating an artist who helped shape American popular music for more than 50 years, some of Ray Charles's biggest admirers throw him a party to remember. Star-studded performances…
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Paul McCartney: Get Back World Tour (1989)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney
Directed by: Richard Lester
Musical megastar Paul McCartney performs with his wife, Linda, and his band in this concert video from the 1989-90 "Get Back" tour. The set includes Beatles and Wings hits as well as newer…
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Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney …
Directed by: Andrew Solt
John Lennon's remarkable life is celebrated in this sweeping biography. Drawing on the musician's never-before-seen personal archives of films, writings and photos, the film…
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The Real Buddy Holly Story (1987)
Cast: Buddy Holly, Paul McCartney
Before his talented life was cut too short, legendary musician Buddy Holly was well on his way to becoming one of the most influential performers ever to have graced a stage. Get to know the…
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Eat the Rich (1987)
Cast: Ronald Allen, Miranda Richardson, Robbie Coltrane …
Directed by: Peter Richardson
Aristocracy's on the menu for a group of working-class radicals, who collectively decide that a good meal is the best way to get rid of England's ruling elite. By opening up a…
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Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984)
Cast: Paul McCartney, Bryan Brown, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: Peter Webber
Paul McCartney plays to type as a middle-aged rock star in this unusual film that showcases some of the Beatles hits and songs he recorded during his solo venture. Ringo Starr and Linda…
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Let It Be (1970)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Famous for documenting the dissolution of The Beatles, this film ostensibly detailed the recording sessions for the album "Let It Be," offering a unique glimpse of the behind-the-scenes…
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Yellow Submarine (1968)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr …
Directed by: George Dunning, Dick Emery
The Fab Four's first and only animated feature -- a psychadelic must-see for Beatles fans -- finds the boys trying to save Pepperland from the scourge of the Blue Meanies amid a sea of…
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The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Paul McCartney
John, Paul, George and Ringo climb aboard a colorful bus with a slew of eccentric characters and take a whimsical tour through the English countryside on their way to a beachside resort.
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The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Memories (1967)
Cast: Dame Peggy Spencer, Neil Innis, Tony Barrow …
This nostalgic retrospective with colleagues and friends of the Beatles fondly recalls Paul McCartney's simple plan for the "Magical Mystery Tour" movie: to let assorted odd characters…
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The Beatles: Help! (1965)
Cast: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison …
Directed by: Richard Lester
The lads from Liverpool light up the big screen in this delightful 1965 spy movie spoof that finds the mop tops traveling the globe to escape some religious fanatics intent on reclaiming a…
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A Hard Day's Night: Collector's Series (1964)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Richard Lester
The Beatles's first movie -- a groundbreaking comedy often considered director Richard Lester's best film -- chronicles a "typical" day in their lives, filled with frenzied fans,…
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The Beatles: Washington D.C. Feb. 11th, 1964 (1964)
Cast: Beatles, Paul McCartney, John Lennon …
When "The Fab Four" first visited the United States in 1964, their first show, in Washington, D.C., was filmed for posterity, capturing the frenzied fan mania that greeted The Beatles and…
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The Beatles: Down Under: Double Feature (1964)
Cast: Beatles, Ringo Starr, John Lennon …
Mirroring the reaction to the fab four in the States, when Beatlemania hit Australia in 1964, the land down under was never the same. This intimate look at the Beatles on tour features…
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The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison …
Directed by: Paul McCartney
John, Paul, George and Ringo climb aboard a colorful bus with a slew of eccentric characters and take a whimsical tour through the English countryside on their way to a beachside resort.