Building the Beatles
Synopsis
Featuring never before seen footage of the most seminal rock band in music history, BUILDING THE BEATLES is an unprecedented look at the players who have been left out of the story of The Fab Four’s meteoric rise… until now. Journey back to meet Mona Best (mother of the first Beatles drummer Pete Best), Allan Williams, and Sam Leach, each of whom played a crucial role in making The Beatles who they are. Unearthing the pieces of unseen Beatles history, this documentary is a moving testament to the people who changed history forever.
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John Lennon
Self (Archive Footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (Archive Footage)
George Harrison
Self (Archive Footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (Archive Footage)
Pete Best
Self
Allan Williams
Self
Sam Leach
Self
Mona Best
Self (Archive Footage)
Brian Epstein
Self (Archive Footage)
Louise Harrison
Self
Mike Pender
Self
Tony Crane
Self
Ritchie Blackmore
Self
Freda Kelly
Self
Billy J. Kramer
Self
Ted Taylor
Self
Johnny Hutchinson
Self
Larry Kane
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Guma, John Rose
- Original Title
- Building the Beatles
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Guma Rose Telefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Guma, John Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Guma
Director
John Rose
Director
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What is Building the Beatles about?
Featuring never before seen footage of the most seminal rock band in music history, BUILDING THE BEATLES is an unprecedented look at the players who have been left out of the story of The Fab Four’s meteoric rise… until now. Journey back to meet Mona Best (mother of the first Beatles drummer Pete Best), Allan Williams, and Sam Leach, each of whom played a crucial role in making The Beatles who they are. Unearthing the pieces of unseen Beatles history, this documentary is a moving testament to the people who changed history forever.
Who directed Building the Beatles?
Building the Beatles was directed by Tony Guma, John Rose.
Who stars in Building the Beatles?
The principal cast of Building the Beatles includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Pete Best.
When was Building the Beatles released and how long is it?
Building the Beatles was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 15m.