A Hard Day's Night [Criterion Collection] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

A Hard Day's Night [Criterion Collection] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

Director: Richard Lester Cast: Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
, John Lennon
John Lennon
, Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr
, George Harrison
George Harrison
Richard Lester
A Hard Day's Night [Criterion Collection] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

A Hard Day's Night [Criterion Collection] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

Director: Richard Lester Cast: Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
, John Lennon
John Lennon
, Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr
, George Harrison
George Harrison
Richard Lester

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Overview

During the first worldwide flush of Beatlemania in 1964, United Artists wanted to ship out a movie with The Beatles before their vogue was over. Working within a tight $500,000 budget, director Richard Lester turned out A Hard Day's Night in a fast 6 1/2 weeks; the picture was in the theatres three months after shooting commenced. Using a variety of techniques cribbed from Hollywood slapstick comedies, the French "new wave" movement, and his own experiences as a TV-commercial director, Lester, with screenwriter Alun Owen, fashioned an exhilarating study of a "typical" 36 hours in the lives of the Fab Four. Onto a plot about getting to the Big Show on time are hung a series of instant-reaction gags, character vignettes, and musical setpieces. Much of the humor arises from Paul McCartney's efforts to keep his grandfather (Wilfred Brambell), a "clean old man," from getting into mischief. Also good for several laughs is the hookey-playing Ringo Starr, whose mistimed declaration of independence lands him in jail. We are also treated to a war of nerves between the unflappable John Lennon and an uptight TV director (Victor Spinelli), who worries that, should the Beatles not show up at broadcast time, he'll be demoted to "News In Welsh." George Harrison stars in a sequence in which he is mistaken for an auditionee by the producer (Kenneth Haigh) of a superficially trendy, teen-oriented TV weekly. Then there's Norman Rossington and John Junkin as The Beatles' managers, who carry on a battle royale simply because one man is taller than the other. The supporting cast includes comedienne Anna Quayle, cartoonist Bob Godfrey, TV host Robin Ray, dancer Lionel Blair, Harrison's future wife Patti Boyd, and director Lester himself. The songs include "I Should Have Known Better," "And I Love Her," "Tell Me Why," "If I Fell," "Can't Buy Me Love," and the title song.

Product Details

Release Date: 01/18/2022
UPC: 0715515272612
Original Release: 1964
Rating: G
Source: Criterion Collection
Language: English
Format: Blu-ray
Sales rank: 8,045

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Paul McCartney Paul,Composer,Composer
John Lennon John,Composer
Ringo Starr Ringo
George Harrison George,Composer
Wilfrid Brambell Grandfather
John Junkin Shake
Norman Rossington Norm
Vincent Spinetti TV Director,T.V. Director
Deryck Guyler Police Inspector
Anna Quayle Millie
Kenneth Haigh Simon
Richard Vernon Man on Train
Eddie Malin Hotel Waiter,Hotel Waiter
Robin Ray TV Floor Manager
Lionel Blair TV Choreographer,Actress
Alison Seebohm Secretary
Marianne Stone Society Reporter
David Langton Actor
David Jaxon Young Boy
Clare Kelly Barmaid,Barmaid
Michael Trubshawe Casino Manager
Roger Avon (uncredited)
John Bluthal Car Thief
Pattie Boyd Jean, Schoolgirl on Train
Margaret Nolan Grandfather's Girl at Casino
Terry Hooper Casino Croupier
Derek Nimmo Leslie Jackson
Bridget Armstrong Lead Makeup Woman
Rosemarie Frankland Brunette Showgirl
The Beatles The Beatles
David Janson Young Boy
Lewis Alexander Casino Patron
Tony Allen Sound Man
Sheila Aza Reporter
Del Baker Actor in Canteen
Bruce Beeby Man Talking to Casino Manager
Jack Berg Pub Patron
Charlie Bird Groundskeeper
Andrea Brett Minor Role
Terry Brooks Urchin
Prudence Bury Rita - Schoolgirl on Train #2
Roy Beck Reporter
Anne Clune Bit Role
Phil Collins Seated Fan with Necktie
Bob Godfrey Man in Park
Susan Hampshire Dancer at Disco
Julian Holloway Adrian - Simon's Assistant
Ric Hutton Bit Role
Lavinia Lang Bit Role
Linda Lewis Audience Member
Jeremy Lloyd Tall Dancer at the Disco
Jane Lumb Actor
George Martin Composer

Technical Credits
Richard Lester Director
Alun Owen Screenwriter
Walter Shenson Producer
David V. Picker Executive Producer,Producer
Denis O'Dell Producer
Ronnie Wass Special Effects
Michael Barry Sound Effects
H L Bird Sound Effects
Stephen Dalby Sound Effects
Gordon Daniel Sound Effects
Michael DiCosimo Sound Effects
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