No Hamburg, No Beatles
Synopsis
“We were born in Liverpool but grew up in Hamburg”, John Lennon once said. This feature documentary seeks to find the truth in those words. The long and winding road that the Beatles took to worldwide fame passed through Hamburg, Germany in the early 1960s. Only a couple of years before they became household names, the former Quarrymen were cutting their musical teeth on nightclub stages in the city. Hamburg had become the vice capital of Europe after World War Two, its neon-lit streets home to sailors, sex workers, drug dealers, gangs and low life. Meanwhile, the English band was still developing, still young and virtually unknown. By the time of their last German visit in 1966, the Beatles were an international phenomenon. 'No Hamburg, No Beatles' explains how learning their trade in this fascinating city helped propel them to global stardom.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-22
Top Cast
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Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Pete Best
Self
Stuart Sutcliffe
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
Astrid Kirchherr
Self
Klaus Voormann
Self
Tony Sheridan
Self (archive footage)
Brian Epstein
Self (archive footage) (voice)
Frank McDonough
Self
Rosie McGinnity
Self
Carol Phillips
Self
Allan Williams
Self
Ulf Krüger
Self
Howie Casey
Self
Ian Hines
Self (archive footage)
Barry Chang
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Appleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Appleton
- Original Title
- No Hamburg, No Beatles
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Appleton
Roger Appleton
Peter Goodwin
Chris Fay, Matthew Frank, Brian Grant, Charles Ledigo, Scott Millaney
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Appleton
Director
Roger Appleton
Writer
Peter Goodwin
Editor
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is No Hamburg, No Beatles about?
“We were born in Liverpool but grew up in Hamburg”, John Lennon once said. This feature documentary seeks to find the truth in those words. The long and winding road that the Beatles took to worldwide fame passed through Hamburg, Germany in the early 1960s. Only a couple of years before they became household names, the former Quarrymen were cutting their musical teeth on nightclub stages in the city. Hamburg had become the vice capital of Europe after World War Two, its neon-lit streets home to sailors, sex workers, drug dealers, gangs and low life. Meanwhile, the English band was still developing, still young and virtually unknown. By the time of their last German visit in 1966, the Beatles were an international phenomenon. 'No Hamburg, No Beatles' explains how learning their trade in this fascinating city helped propel them to global stardom.
Who directed No Hamburg, No Beatles?
No Hamburg, No Beatles was directed by Roger Appleton.
Who stars in No Hamburg, No Beatles?
The principal cast of No Hamburg, No Beatles includes Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Pete Best, Stuart Sutcliffe.
When was No Hamburg, No Beatles released and how long is it?
No Hamburg, No Beatles was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Hamburg, No Beatles?
No Hamburg, No Beatles holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).