Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
“A splendid time is guaranteed for all!”
Synopsis
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Josh Olson on SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-07-18
Top Cast
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Peter Frampton
Billy Shears
Barry Gibb
Mark Henderson
Robin Gibb
Dave Henderson
Maurice Gibb
Bob Henderson
Frankie Howerd
Mean Mr. Mustard
Paul Nicholas
Dougie Shears
Donald Pleasence
B.D. Brockhurst
Sandy Farina
Strawberry Fields
Dianne Steinberg
Lucy
Steve Martin
Dr. Maxwell Edison
Steven Tyler
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Brad Whitford
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Joe Perry
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Tom Hamilton
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Joey Kramer
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Alice Cooper
Father Sun
Maurice White
Earth, Wind & Fire
Philip Bailey
Earth, Wind & Fire
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.13x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Edwards
- Original Title
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Robert Stigwood Organization, NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H., Dee Anthony Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Henry Edwards
Owen Roizman
Christopher Holmes
Dee Anthony, Robert Stigwood
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schultz
Director
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Henry Edwards
Writer
Christopher Holmes
Editor
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
May Routh
Costume Design
Robert Stigwood
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band about?
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must thwart a plot to destroy their home town. Built around the music of The Beatles, this musical uses some big name groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.
Who directed Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
The principal cast of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band includes Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Frankie Howerd.
When was Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released and how long is it?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $20.4M at the worldwide box office (1.13 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).