Birth of the Beatles
“The excitement of being there when it first happened!”
Synopsis
The early days of the Fab Four are traced from their bleakest hours as unknowns on Penny Lane in Liverpool to their triumph on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
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Birth of The Beatles (Uncut European version)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-03-30
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Stephen MacKenna
John Lennon
Rod Culbertson
Paul McCartney
Ray Ashcroft
Ringo Starr
John Altman
George Harrison
Michael Ryan
Pete Best
David Wilkinson
Stu Sutcliffe
Brian Jameson
Brian Epstein
Wendy Morgan
Cynthia Lennon
Gary Olsen
Rory Storm
Linal Haft
Agent
Eileen Kennally
Aunt Mimi
Richard Marner
Club Boss
Alyson Spiro
Astrid
Nigel Havers
George Martin
Jackie Fishel
Street Girl
Claire Davenport
Nude Model
Brigitte Kahn
German Waitress
Kate Saunders
Girl Fan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Eskendar, John Kurland
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Birth of the Beatles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Dick Clark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Marquand
Jacob Eskendar, John Kurland
Carl Davis
Alan Hume
Sean Barton
Tony Bishop, Dick Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Marquand
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Tony Bishop
Producer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Sean Barton
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of the Beatles
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What is Birth of the Beatles about?
The early days of the Fab Four are traced from their bleakest hours as unknowns on Penny Lane in Liverpool to their triumph on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Who directed Birth of the Beatles?
Birth of the Beatles was directed by Richard Marquand.
Who stars in Birth of the Beatles?
The principal cast of Birth of the Beatles includes Stephen MacKenna, Rod Culbertson, Ray Ashcroft, John Altman, Michael Ryan.
When was Birth of the Beatles released and how long is it?
Birth of the Beatles was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Birth of the Beatles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birth of the Beatles was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birth of the Beatles?
Birth of the Beatles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).