The Compleat Beatles
“Everything The Beatles did best.”
Synopsis
Now, for the first time, you can re-live the Beatles legends with this stunning 2-hour musical “Rockumentary”. It’s all there from the wild exuberance of the early Cavern Club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of “Let It Be”. See John, Paul, George and Ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with George Martin and in rare footage never before seen. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.
Top Cast
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Malcolm McDowell
Narrator
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
George Martin
Self
Allan Williams
Self
Gerry Marsden
Self
Marianne Faithfull
Self
Billy Preston
Self
Lenny Kaye
Self
Tony Sheridan
Self
Billy J. Kramer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Montgomery
- Screenplay & Story
- David Silver
- Original Title
- The Compleat Beatles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Delliah Films Inc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Montgomery
David Silver
Patrick Montgomery, Stephanie Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Montgomery
Producer
Stephanie Bennett
Producer
David Silver
Writer
Patrick Montgomery
Director
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What is The Compleat Beatles about?
Now, for the first time, you can re-live the Beatles legends with this stunning 2-hour musical “Rockumentary”. It’s all there from the wild exuberance of the early Cavern Club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of “Let It Be”. See John, Paul, George and Ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with George Martin and in rare footage never before seen. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.
Who directed The Compleat Beatles?
The Compleat Beatles was directed by Patrick Montgomery.
Who stars in The Compleat Beatles?
The principal cast of The Compleat Beatles includes Malcolm McDowell, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr.
When was The Compleat Beatles released and how long is it?
The Compleat Beatles was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.