Help!
“Stop worrying! HELP! is on the way!”
Synopsis
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
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The Beatles Help! The TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-15
Top Cast
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John Lennon
John
Paul McCartney
Paul
George Harrison
George
Ringo Starr
Ringo
Leo McKern
Clang
Eleanor Bron
Ahme
Victor Spinetti
Foot
Roy Kinnear
Algernon
John Bluthal
Bhuta
Patrick Cargill
Superintendent
Alfie Bass
Doorman
Warren Mitchell
Abdul
Peter Copley
Jeweller
Bruce Lacey
Lawnmower
Danny Almond
(uncredited)
Thomas Baptiste
Bahamian Police Chief (uncredited)
Ronnie Brody
Priest / Thug (uncredited)
Peter Brooks
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
August 25, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Behm, Charles Wood
- Original Title
- Help!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Subafilms, Walter Shenson Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
Marc Behm, Charles Wood
David Watkin
John Victor-Smith
Walter Shenson
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Behm
Screenplay
Richard Lester
Director
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Charles Wood
Screenplay
John Victor-Smith
Editor
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Walter Shenson
Producer
Dinah Greet
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Help!
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What is Help! about?
An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Who directed Help!?
Help! was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in Help!?
The principal cast of Help! includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Leo McKern.
When was Help! released and how long is it?
Help! was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Help!?
Help! holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).