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A HARD DAY'S NIGHT presents a fictionalized day in the life of The Beatles as they give a performance on a live television show. Filmed just a month after their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, this film introduces us to the unique personalities of each member of the Beatles. The film opens with the band .. Read more

Starring	Victor Spinetti, Norman Rossington, Lionel Blair, John Lennon
Director	Richard Lester
Genres	Music/Musical

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- Comic fantasia with music; an enormous commercial success with the director trying every cinematic gag in the book, it led directly to all the kaleidoscopic swinging London spy thrillers and comedies of the later sixties, and so has a lot to answer for; b
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Not For Morons but for Fans
  
  Obviously 3 of the existing reviewers have no understanding of The Beatles. This is how they were... and this was their genuine sense of humour.... and this was... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Cornwall
  - 23 May 2005 at 21:23
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  The phenomena that was The Beatles
  
  How do you describe what it was like to live in the era of 'The Beatles'? Even now, and perhaps in a hundred years time, there are The Beatles and then ... read more »
  
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- 1114670
- - Kulturmonster
  - 47 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 27 Apr 2012 at 17:38
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  Amusing, nostalgic but inspirational!
  
  If only modern 'musicians' had half the intelligence, whit and humour of these guys....but less about modern trash and more about the film!
  
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- 1083862
- - Neilmonkeygoat
  - 3 reviews
  - 20 Jan 2012 at 20:37
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  A Hard Days Night
  
  Oh happy memories of my youth.
  
  Brilliant music a must for all Beatles fans.
  
  Sums up the music and attitudes of the era.
  
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- - a customer
  - Gloucestershire
  - 01 Feb 2011 at 20:31
- - 0
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  Cheekiness and Charm - it's the Beatles!
  
  This movie is just irresistible. It is the perfect portrayal of the Beatles unique charm, humour and chemistry, and it is the film that plunged me and other ... read more »
  
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- 879289
- - Hihopes
  - 2 reviews
  - Bucks
  - 01 Apr 2010 at 20:45
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  Pop / Entertainment
  
  I enjoyed this now as I did the previous 100 times of viewing excellent film, The 60's The Beatles, wow what a combo.
  
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- - a customer
  - croydon surrey
  - 12 Aug 2009 at 15:53
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  Dated Phenomena
  
  Almost 45 years old and I'm afraid it's showing its age. What does strike you as different though is that everyone (including the boys) is so much ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
  - 589 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 22 Jul 2008 at 12:00
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  a hard days night
  
  takes you back very good music brings back memories more please!
  
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- - ricky
  - 360 reviews
  - Hastings
  - 25 Jun 2008 at 13:55
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  A landmark film.
  
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  Directer Richard Lester is the real genius behind this film. He took the personalities of the fab four and crafted a superb fly on the wall style story around ... read more »
  
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- - stuntmanbob
  - 47 reviews
  - diss
  - 24 Feb 2008 at 12:17
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  a hard vdays night
  
  a classic. probanly the best of the beatles films
  
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- - skybyes
  - 34 reviews
  - Canterbury
  - 03 Jan 2008 at 15:52
- - 3
  - 0
  somewhat boring
  
  I must admit, I fell asleep after approx 1hour of this. I really didn't enjoy it very much. I gues it may have been better in its day, but it all seemed ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - the Midlands
  - 02 May 2007 at 15:55
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- - 16
  - 1
  Not For Morons but for Fans
  
  Obviously 3 of the existing reviewers have no understanding of The Beatles. This is how they were... and this was their genuine sense of humour.... and this was... read more »
  
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- 106779
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Cornwall
  - 23 May 2005 at 21:23
- - 5
  - 0
  Some interesting ...
  
  Some interesting interviews, but lack of music and inability to "play all" left me frustrated. Not really worth bothering with, hope that the movie ... read more »
  
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- - Jonathan#61
  - NORWICH
  - 21 Oct 2004 at 05:11
- - 5
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  Dated
  
  Being from Liverpool I always had fond memories of watching Beatles films as a kid and enjoying their 'madcap adventures.' There's a lot to be said ... read more »
  
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- 311815
- - harrythediamond
  - 11 reviews
  - South Lanarkshire
  - 19 Oct 2004 at 22:55
- - 4
  - 2
  lennon,you`re a swine
  
  is there anyone in the world who has`nt seen all or part of this film? kids who would`nt be seen dead renting/buying it would have access from the collections ... read more »
  
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- - john evans
  - cardiff,wales
  - 19 May 2004 at 21:05
- - 3
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  a gem
  
  This is a classic. Shot just at the time when the Beatles were exploding, it captures the moment perfectly. Great supporting cast, deft direction, fab ... read more »
  
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- - FartStickWhistle
  - 10 reviews
  - Poole
  - 05 Feb 2006 at 10:03
- - 3
  - 0
  somewhat boring
  
  I must admit, I fell asleep after approx 1hour of this. I really didn't enjoy it very much. I gues it may have been better in its day, but it all seemed ... read more »
  
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- 436004
- - a customer
  - the Midlands
  - 02 May 2007 at 15:55
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  40 years on...
  
  A landmark ‘pop’ film if ever there was one. This movie showed that the Beatles were not just great musicians, they were great comedians too. There ... read more »
  
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- - DaveyBoySmith
  - Merseyside
  - 02 Nov 2004 at 10:04
- - 3
  - 2
  A hard watch
  
  I found this a bit too hard to watch. It was ok at first but after a while it began to get too much for me. I know that it is a classic and you should rent it... read more »
  
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- - AbortedFilms
  - Lancashire
  - 13 Apr 2005 at 11:53
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  Classic movie, sounds ...
  
  Classic movie, sounds fantastic in 5.1. only let down by being in black and white!
  
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- - Jonathan#61
  - NORWICH
  - 11 Oct 2004 at 08:26
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  A Hard Days Night
  
  Oh happy memories of my youth.
  
  Brilliant music a must for all Beatles fans.
  
  Sums up the music and attitudes of the era.
  
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- 959657
- - a customer
  - Gloucestershire
  - 01 Feb 2011 at 20:31

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Critics' reviews
- Comic fantasia with music; an enormous commercial success with the director trying every cinematic gag in the book, it led directly to all the kaleidoscopic swinging London spy thrillers and comedies of the later sixties, and so has a lot to answer for; b
- 31872
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- A sanitised semi-documentary version of life on the road with John, Paul, George and Ringo, with a paper-thin... read more on Time Out
- 45146
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...As a vehicle for the mop-tops' schoolboy humour and all-smiles-and-screams gig, it's infectious stuff..."
- 10662
- - Total Film
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...[A] rapid-fire screenplay and the...Beatles' charismatic acting....Irresistible..." -- Rating: A+
- 10659
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...The film is mad, mad and crazy....Imaginative..."
- 10660
- - Hollywood Reporter
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Helter-skelter glee..." - Recommended
- 10661
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  A HARD DAY'S NIGHT presents a fictionalized day in the life of The Beatles as they give a performance on a live television show. Filmed just a month after their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, this film introduces us to the unique personalities of each member of the Beatles. ...