How the Beatles Changed the World
Synopsis
The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.
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How The Beatles Changed The WorldOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-25
Top Cast
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John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
Thomas Arnold
Narrator
Tony Bramwell
Self
Robert Christgau
Self
Jonathan Gould
Self
Chris Ingham
Self
Mark Paytress
Self
Anthony DeCurtis
Self
Yoko Ono
Self (archive footage)
Brian Epstein
Self (archive footage)
Mick Jagger
Self (archive footage)
Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
John Dunbar
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom O'Dell
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom O'Dell
- Original Title
- How the Beatles Changed the World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Symettrica Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom O'Dell
Tom O'Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Tom O'Dell
Director
Tom O'Dell
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is How the Beatles Changed the World about?
The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.
Who directed How the Beatles Changed the World?
How the Beatles Changed the World was directed by Tom O'Dell.
Who stars in How the Beatles Changed the World?
The principal cast of How the Beatles Changed the World includes John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Thomas Arnold.
When was How the Beatles Changed the World released and how long is it?
How the Beatles Changed the World was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How the Beatles Changed the World?
How the Beatles Changed the World holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).