A Hard Day's Night(1964)
“The Beatles, starring in their first full-length, hilarious, action-packed film!”
Overview
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.
Director
Richard Lester
Studio
Proscenium Films
Budget
$560K
Revenue
$11M
Cast
John Lennon
as John
Paul McCartney
as Paul
George Harrison
as George
Ringo Starr
as Ringo
Wilfrid Brambell
as Grandfather
Norman Rossington
as Norm
John Junkin
as Shake
Victor Spinetti
as T.V. Director
Anna Quayle
as Millie
Deryck Guyler
as Police Inspector
Richard Vernon
as Man on Train
Edward Malin
as Hotel Waiter
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$560K
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Proscenium Films • Walter Shenson Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Hard Day's Night?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Hard Day's Night (1964).
What is A Hard Day's Night about?▼
Capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, 'A Hard Day's Night' is a wildly irreverent journey through this pastiche of a day in the life of The Beatles during 1964. The band have to use all their guile and wit to avoid the pursuing fans and press to reach their scheduled television performance, in spite of Paul's troublemaking grandfather and Ringo's arrest.
Who directed A Hard Day's Night?▼
A Hard Day's Night was directed by Richard Lester and released in 1964. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is A Hard Day's Night?▼
A Hard Day's Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in A Hard Day's Night?▼
The cast of A Hard Day's Night includes John Lennon as John, Paul McCartney as Paul, George Harrison as George, Ringo Starr as Ringo, Wilfrid Brambell as Grandfather and more.
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