A Hard Day's Night (1964)
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- G
- 1h 27min
- Comedy, Musical
- 07 Jul 1964 (UK)
- Movie
Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| The Beatles | ... |
The Beatles
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| John Lennon | ... |
John
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| Paul McCartney | ... |
Paul
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| George Harrison | ... |
George
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| Ringo Starr | ... |
Ringo
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| Wilfrid Brambell | ... |
Grandfather
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| Norman Rossington | ... |
Norm
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| John Junkin | ... |
Shake
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| Victor Spinetti | ... |
T.V. Director
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| Anna Quayle | ... |
Millie
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| Deryck Guyler | ... |
Police Inspector
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| Richard Vernon | ... |
Man on Train
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Edward Malin | ... |
Hotel Waiter
(as Eddie Malin)
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Robin Ray | ... |
T.V. Floor Manager
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| Lionel Blair | ... |
T.V. Choreographer
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Alison Seebohm | ... |
Secretary
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| David Janson | ... |
Young Boy
(as David Jaxon)
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Lewis Alexander | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Tony Allen | ... |
Sound Man (uncredited)
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| Bridget Armstrong | ... |
Lead Makeup Woman (uncredited)
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Roger Avon | ... |
Policeman Following Ringo (uncredited)
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Sheila Aza | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Del Baker | ... |
Actor in Canteen (uncredited)
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Roy Beck | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Bruce Beeby | ... |
Man Talking to Casino Manager (uncredited)
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Jack 'Kid' Berg | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Charlie Bird | ... |
Groundskeeper (uncredited)
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| Isla Blair | ... |
Actress (uncredited)
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| John Bluthal | ... |
Car Thief (uncredited)
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| Pattie Boyd | ... |
Jean (uncredited)
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| Jim Brady | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Andrea Brett | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Terry Brooks | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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Robin Burns | ... |
Sweeper (uncredited)
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Prudence Bury | ... |
Rita (uncredited)
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Alf Casha | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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| Pauline Chamberlain | ... |
Showgirl (uncredited)
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| Andre Charisse | ... |
Champagne Waiter at Casino (uncredited)
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John Clifford | ... |
Actor in Canteen (uncredited)
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Anne Clune | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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| Phil Collins | ... |
Seated Fan with Necktie (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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Fred Davis | ... |
Casino Manager (uncredited)
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Billy Dean | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Hugh Elton | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Brian Epstein | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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| Mal Evans | ... |
Stagehand (uncredited)
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Peter Evans | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Roy Everson | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Sheila Fearn | ... |
Makeup Lady (uncredited)
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Suzanne Fleuret | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Norman Florence | ... |
Club Doorman (uncredited)
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Chick Fowles | ... |
Reporter in Theatre Lobby (uncredited)
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| Rosemarie Frankland | ... |
Brunette Showgirl (uncredited)
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| Caron Gardner | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Alan Gibbs | ... |
Actor in Canteen (uncredited)
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Bob Godfrey | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Haigh | ... |
Simon Marshall (uncredited)
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| Susan Hampshire | ... |
Dancer at Disco (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Man at Casino (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Man in Police Station (uncredited)
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| Julian Holloway | ... |
Adrian (uncredited)
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Terry Hooper | ... |
Casino Croupier (uncredited)
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Ric Hutton | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Gerry Judge | ... |
Dancer at the Disco (uncredited)
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| Clare Kelly | ... |
Barmaid (uncredited)
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| Juba Kennerley | ... |
Man on Train (uncredited)
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Lavinia Lang | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| David Langton | ... |
Actor (uncredited)
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| Richard Lester | ... |
Man in Back of the Stage (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Al Lewis | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Linda Lewis | ... |
Audience Member (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Lloyd | ... |
Tall Dancer at the Disco (uncredited)
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| Maggie London | ... |
Girl at Disco (uncredited)
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Jane Lumb | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Fred Machon | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Terence Maidment | ... |
Club dancer (uncredited)
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Jack Mandeville | ... |
Man in Studio Canteen (uncredited)
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Mary Maxfield | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Manny Michael | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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Dougie Millings | ... |
Tailor (uncredited)
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John Morris | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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Richard Neller | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Peter Newton | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Derek Nimmo | ... |
Leslie Jackson (uncredited)
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| Margaret Nolan | ... |
Grandfather's Girl at Casino (uncredited)
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| Gerald Paris | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Chalmers Peddie | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Charlotte Rampling | ... |
Girl at Disco (uncredited)
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Bob Raymond | ... |
Stagehand (uncredited)
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| Gordon Rollings | ... |
Man with Sandwich in Pub (uncredited)
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| Edina Ronay | ... |
Girl at Disco (uncredited)
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Len Saunders | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Sally Sheridan | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Geraldine Sherman | ... |
Girl Outside Secondhand Shop (uncredited)
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| Stan Simmons | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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Sadie Slade | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
Party Goer (uncredited)
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| Marianne Stone | ... |
Society Reporter (uncredited)
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Bill Strange | ... |
Stagehand (uncredited)
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Fred Stroud | ... |
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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| John Tatham | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Laura Thurlow | ... |
Ringo's Pothole Girlfriend (uncredited)
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| Noel Trevarthen | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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| Michael Trubshawe | ... |
Casino Manager (uncredited)
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Hedger Wallace | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Shalini Waran | ... |
T.V. Studio Audience Member (uncredited)
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| Carol White | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Susan Whitman | ... |
Susan (uncredited)
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Tina Williams | ... |
Tina (uncredited)
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| Neil Wilson | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Pub Patron (Animated Drinker Behind Ringo) (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Young | ... |
Police Constable (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Lester | ||
Written by
| Alun Owen | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Denis O'Dell | ... | associate producer |
| David V. Picker | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Walter Shenson | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Taylor | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Jympson | ||
Editorial Department
| Dan Edelstein | ... | editorial coordinator: special edition re-release |
| Romeo Fornoles | ... | timer: 4-Media Co. Film Laboratory restoration |
| Stephen Schwartz | ... | assistant editor: special edition re-release |
| Charlotte Stobbs | ... | apprentice editor |
| Kenny B. Stuart | ... | post-production coordinator: special edition re-release |
| Pamela Tomling | ... | assistant editor |
| Roy Benson | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Irene Lamb | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Ray Simm | ||
Costume Design by
| Julie Harris | ||
| Dougie Millings | ||
Makeup Department
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser |
| John O'Gorman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| John Rogers | ... | executive in charge of production: Miramax (as John S. Rogers Jr.) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John D. Merriman | ... | assistant director |
| Alex Carver-Hill | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Bob Howard | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Barrie Melrose | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| William Alexander | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| George Lack | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Barry | ... | sound re-mixer: Sound One Corp. |
| H.L. Bird | ... | sound recordist |
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound recordist |
| Gordon Daniel | ... | sound editor |
| Michael DiCosimo | ... | sound consultant: Dolby Laboratories |
| Kevin Reeves | ... | sound engineer: Polygram Studios |
| Dominick Tavella | ... | sound re-mixer: Sound One Corp. |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Jim Roddan | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Mike Silverlock | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Frank Sloggett | ... | boom assistant (uncredited) |
| Don Wortham | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ronnie Wass | ... | optical effects: titles (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Joe Dunne | ... | stunt double: Ringo Starr (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Derek V. Browne | ... | camera operator |
| Jack Atcheler | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Neil Binney | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Bert Cann | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Peter Ewens | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Roy Ford | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Edward O'Reilly | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Paul Wilson | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| John Lennon | ... | songs by |
| George Martin | ... | musical director |
| Paul McCartney | ... | songs by |
| George Martin | ... | composer: incidental music (uncredited) / music arranger (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) / performer: "This Boy: Ringo's Theme" (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rita Davison | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Robert Freeman | ... | titles design |
| Andrew Herwitz | ... | business affairs: Miramax |
| Mal Evans | ... | private assistant: The Beatles (uncredited) |
| Beryl Harvey | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Tony Howard | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
| Astrid Kirchherr | ... | still photgrapher (uncredited) |
| John Morris | ... | stand-in: John Lennon (uncredited) |
| George 'Bud' Ornstein | ... | production executive: United Artists (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Walter Shenson Films
- Proscenium Films (copyright holder)
Distributors
- United Artists (1964) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1964) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1964) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1964) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1964) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1964) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1964) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1967) (United States) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1974) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Pan-Canadian Video Presentations (1983) (Canada) (VHS)
- New Vision Films (1984) (Australia) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Vestron Video International (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (1987) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Vestron Video International (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Fazer Musiikki Oy/Fazer Video (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Maljack Productions (1991) (United States) (video) (through MPI Home Video)
- MPI Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinema Club (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Collection International (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MPI Home Video (1995) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Pioneer (1996) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- MPI Home Video (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- Miramax (1999) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2001) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2002) (Canada) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Miramax (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (special edition) (rental)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (special edition) (retail)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2005) (Finland) (tv)
- Nelonen (2005) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
- Carlotta Films (2014) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Janus Films (2014) (United States) (theatrical)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2014) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (50th anniversary special edition)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Second Sight Films (2014) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (tv)
- BBC Two (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Mirada Distribution (2017) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2021) (Australia)
- Koch Films (2022) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Cine-Studio (Finland) (theatrical)
- Magna-Filmi (Finland) (theatrical)
- Shochiku (Japan) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Finland (Finland) (theatrical)
- EMI Music (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Imagem Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Nordisk Film (Finland) (DVD)
- SBS Movies (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- VCI Distribution (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- West Video (Russia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dougie Millings and Son (Beatles' wardrobe)
- RCA Sound System (sound)
- Twickenham Film Studios (made at)
- 4-Media Co. Film Laboratory (restored by)
- Parlophone Records (soundtrack)
- Polygram Studios (engineered at) (special edition re-release)
- Sound One Corporation (sound re-mixing) (special edition re-release)
- Triage Motion Picture Services (film restoration) (special edition re-release)
- United Artists Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A day-and-a-half in the life of the Fab Four leading up to a televised concert gig. The lads are constantly on the run, from their crazed fans and from their manager, who is constantly trying to rein them in. However, Ringo is arrested and still isn't in the studio a half-hour before air time. With Paul's grandfather available for additional comical relief, the group performs a dozen or so songs. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | The Beatles starring in their first full-length, hilarious action-packed film ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $560,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the opening sequence of the group running, George stumbles and falls, and Ringo falls over him. This wasn't intended and George ripped the suit he was wearing, but he quickly recovered, laughed, and continued to run. It was decided to retain the shot in the film. See more » |
| Goofs | The closing credits say that all the songs were written by Lennon and McCartney--but the soundtrack includes "Don't Bother Me," written by George Harrison. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Beatles: She Loves You - A Hard Day's Night Version (1964). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Hard Day's Night See more » |
| Crazy Credits | When the film premiered on NBC in 1967, the network's "in living color" peacock logo was replaced with a penguin, who was presented in "lively black-and-white." The penguin pulls out a set of animated Beatles from its chest, who briefly play their music and then run away from a mob of fans. See more » |
| Quotes |
George:
That's not your grandfather! Paul: It is, you know. George: But I've seen your grandfather! He lives in your house! Paul: Oh, that's my other grandfather, but he's my grandfather, as well. John: How do you reckon that one out? Paul: Well, everyone's entitled to two, aren't they? See more » |