A Hard Day's Night

directed by Richard Lester
Category: "Documentary"
Year of Release:1964
Date Added:09/30/2007
Date Watched:11/01/2004
Description:A 'typical' day in the life of the Beatles, including many of their famous songs.
John Lennon ... John
Paul McCartney ... Paul
George Harrison ... George
Ringo Starr ... Ringo
Wilfrid Brambell ... Grandfather
Norman Rossington ... Norm
John Junkin ... Shake
Victor Spinetti ... T.V. Director
My Rating:8

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Review - A Hard Day's Night

The basic plot portrays the Beatles dealing with the pressures of Beatlemania — schedules, demands, screaming fans. In The Beatles: A Biography, by Bob Spitz, the plot is described as a typical day for the band except without the drinking, drugs and sex.

So, I'm not recommending the band here ... But this is, in places, a hilariously funny movie. Ringo's adventures during his wanderings are very funny, and I've rarely laughed as hard as I did when Paul's grandfather shows up during the concert at the end.

I'll leave it at that. It's short and doesn't have much in the way of substance, but if you enjoy the Beatles' music (there are seven songs in the movie) and want a couple good laughs, check it out.
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