The Beatles Story
“The Lifetime Biography”
Synopsis
This one-hour documentary recounts the musical career of the "Fab Four" in its entirety: from their early days in Liverpool to the peak of their success as the world's most successful pop group. The film is largely archival and built around extensive footage that chronicles the phenomenon of Beatlemania as it rapidly spreads across the globe. Much of the material has not been seen before and includes a number of interviews with The Beatles at critical moments in their career, plus fascinating footage from their final American tour. To complete the film there is also recent footage and retrospective interviews with members of The Beatles entourage as well as those who have spent time analyzing and evaluating The Beatle's musical and social impact on our lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Turner
- Original Title
- The Beatles Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITN Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Turner
Lawrence Catford
Nigel Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Turner
Director
Lawrence Catford
Editor
Nigel Turner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beatles Story
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What is The Beatles Story about?
This one-hour documentary recounts the musical career of the "Fab Four" in its entirety: from their early days in Liverpool to the peak of their success as the world's most successful pop group. The film is largely archival and built around extensive footage that chronicles the phenomenon of Beatlemania as it rapidly spreads across the globe. Much of the material has not been seen before and includes a number of interviews with The Beatles at critical moments in their career, plus fascinating footage from their final American tour. To complete the film there is also recent footage and retrospective interviews with members of The Beatles entourage as well as those who have spent time analyzing and evaluating The Beatle's musical and social impact on our lives.
Who directed The Beatles Story?
The Beatles Story was directed by Nigel Turner.
Who stars in The Beatles Story?
The principal cast of The Beatles Story includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Tony Barrow.
When was The Beatles Story released and how long is it?
The Beatles Story was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beatles Story?
The Beatles Story holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).