Sir Ringo Starr finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult, and his fellow members of The Beatles must try to protect him from it.
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- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| The Beatles | ... |
The Beatles
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| Leo McKern | ... |
Clang
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| Eleanor Bron | ... |
Ahme
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| Victor Spinetti | ... |
Foot
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| Roy Kinnear | ... |
Algernon
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| John Bluthal | ... |
Bhuta
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| Patrick Cargill | ... |
Superintendent
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
Doorman
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| Warren Mitchell | ... |
Abdul
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| Peter Copley | ... |
Jeweller
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Bruce Lacey | ... |
Lawnmower
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Danny Almond | ... |
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| Thomas Baptiste | ... |
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| Ronnie Brody | ... |
Priest / Thug (uncredited)
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Peter Brooks | ... |
Customs Officer (uncredited)
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Blake Butler | ... |
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Golda Casimir | ... |
Temple Cleaner (uncredited)
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Vera Cook | ... |
(uncredited)
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Deborah DeLacey | ... |
High Priestess (uncredited)
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Durra | ... |
Belly Dancer (uncredited)
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| Eve Eden | ... |
High Priestess (uncredited)
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| Mal Evans | ... |
Channel Swimmer (uncredited)
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Rupert Evans | ... |
Priest / Thug (uncredited)
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Mary Ford | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Gretchen Franklin | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Joe Gibbons | ... |
(uncredited)
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Bob Godfrey | ... |
Priest / Thug (uncredited)
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| Bob Grant | ... |
Cameo (uncredited)
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Stewart Guidotti | ... |
(uncredited)
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| George Harrison | ... |
George (uncredited)
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| Imogen Hassall | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Patricia Hayes | ... |
Woman washing paint off sacrificial victim (uncredited)
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Jack Hetherington | ... |
Commuter (uncredited)
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| Frankie Howerd | ... |
Sam (part cut) (uncredited)
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Jenny Landry | ... |
(uncredited)
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| John Lennon | ... |
John (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Lloyd | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Alex MacIntosh | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Andreas Malandrinos | ... |
Austrian Waiter (uncredited)
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John Louis Mansi | ... |
Priest / Thug (uncredited)
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Marie-Lise | ... |
High Priestess (uncredited)
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| Paul McCartney | ... |
Paul (uncredited)
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| Zienia Merton | ... |
High Priestess (uncredited)
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Allan Mitchell | ... |
Engineer (uncredited)
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| Dandy Nichols | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Zorenah Osborne | ... |
High Priestess (uncredited)
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Sue Reid | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Wendy Richard | ... |
Drama Student / Lady Macbeth (scene cut) (uncredited)
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Patty Roberts | ... |
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Edith Saville | ... |
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Nicole Shelby | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Wally Shufflebottom | ... |
(uncredited)
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Roy Spencer | ... |
Technican (uncredited)
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| Ringo Starr | ... |
Ringo (uncredited)
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Bill Strange | ... |
Guardsman (uncredited)
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Jenny Till | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Viviane Ventura | ... |
Girl on a Sacrificial Altar (uncredited)
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Glenda Warrington | ... |
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
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Gai Wright | ... |
High Priestess (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Lester | ||
Written by
| Marc Behm | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Charles Wood | ... | (screenplay) |
| Marc Behm | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Walter Shenson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul McCartney | ... | (uncredited) |
| Ken Thorne | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| David Watkin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Victor Smith | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Robert Freeman | ... | colour consultant |
| Chris Kelly | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Ray Simm | ... | (as Raymond Simm) |
Costume Design by
| Julie Harris | ||
| Dinah Greet | ... | (uncredited) |
| Arthur Newman | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup |
Production Management
| John Pellatt | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Clive Reed | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Terry Apsey | ... | contruction manager (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| H.L. Bird | ... | sound recordist |
| Bill Blunden | ... | sound editor |
| Don Challis | ... | sound editor |
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound recordist |
| John Baker | ... | electronic sound effects (uncredited) |
| Mike Le Mare | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Cliff Richardson | ... | special effects |
| Brian Gamby | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Fred Heather | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Garth Inns | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| John Richardson | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Ward | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Roy Whybrow | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Peter Cheevers | ... | stunt double: Paul McCartney (uncredited) |
| Cliff Diggins | ... | stunt double: George Harrison (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Mick Dillon | ... | stunt double: Ringo Starr (uncredited) |
| Joe Dunne | ... | stunt double: John Lennon (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Stacey | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Atcheler | ... | camera operator (as Jack Atchelor) |
| Paul Wilson | ... | camera operator |
| Frank Elliott | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Arthur Newman | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| George Harrison | ... | song by: "I Need You" |
| John Lennon | ... | songs by |
| Paul McCartney | ... | songs by |
| Ken Thorne | ... | musical director |
| Barrie Vince | ... | music editor (as Barry Vince) |
| Milt Holland | ... | musician: percussionist (uncredited) |
| George Martin | ... | music producer (uncredited) |
| Egbert Sen | ... | music (uncredited) |
| Ken Thorne | ... | composer: incidental music (uncredited) / music arranger (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rita Davison | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Robert Freeman | ... | titles |
| Jean-Étienne Siry | ... | poster designer |
| Mal Evans | ... | private assistant: The Beatles (uncredited) |
| John Holmes | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Elias Howe | ... | this film is respectfully dedicated to the memory of, who in 1846, invented the sewing machine (as Mr. Elias Howe) |
Production Companies
- Walter Shenson Films (copyright)
- Subafilms (copyright)
Distributors
- United Artists (1965) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Dear Film (1965) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1965) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés S.A.B. (1965) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1965) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1965) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1965) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (1968) (Poland) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1968) (United States) (tv)
- Stamm Film (1970) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1978) (France) (tv)
- MPI Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- EMI Music (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Capitol Records (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- SMV (Brazil) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (United States) (laserdisc)
- The Voyager Company (laserdisc)
- VCI Distribution
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Twickenham Film Studios (made at)
- Parlophone Records (soundtrack)
- Triage Archival Restoration Services (film restoration)
- Triage Motion Picture Services (film restoration)
- United Artists Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An Eastern cult discovers that the sacrificial ring is missing. Sir Ringo Starr, drummer of The Beatles has it; sent by the girl (who's to be sacrificed) as a gift. Clang, Ahme, Bhuta, and several cult members leave for London to retrieve the ring. After several failed attempts to steal the ring, they confront him in an Indian restaurant. Ringo learns that if he does not return the ring soon, he will become the next sacrifice. Ringo then discovers that the ring is stuck on his finger. Its a race against time; John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney, and George Harrison try to protect their friend while they're all being chased not only by Clang and his minions, but also by two mad scientists and the Chief Inspector of Scotland yard. Will Ringo be saved, or will he be sacrificed? Written by Erin Pelicano |
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| Taglines | The colorful adventures of the Beatles are more colorful than ever...in color! (Poster). See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The swimmer who pops up twice asking for the White Cliffs of Dover, once in the Alps, and once in the Bahamas, is Mal Evans, road manager for The Beatles. See more » |
| Goofs | During the scene in the Beatles' home where John defends himself from cult members using a telephone, one of his blows accidentally connects; he can be heard saying, "Oh sorry, I hit him!" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles (1974). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Help! See more » |
| Crazy Credits | This film is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Mr. Elias Howe, who, in 1846, invented the sewing machine. See more » |
| Quotes |
[At Scotland Yard]
John: Hold on, it's them! Only me and Paul know we're here. George: I know we're here. See more » |