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Birth of the Beatles
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Birth of the Beatles

1979-11-23 · 104 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Music

The early days of the Fab Four are traced from their bleakest hours as unknowns on Penny Lane in Liverpool to their triumph on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

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Directors
Richard Marquand
Production companies
Dick Clark Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen MacKennaStephen MacKennaJohn Lennon
Rod CulbertsonPaul McCartney
Ray AshcroftRingo Starr
John AltmanJohn AltmanGeorge Harrison
Michael RyanMichael RyanPete Best
David WilkinsonDavid WilkinsonStu Sutcliffe
Brian JamesonBrian Epstein
Wendy MorganWendy MorganCynthia Lennon
Gary OlsenGary OlsenRory Storm
Linal HaftLinal HaftAgent
Eileen KennallyAunt Mimi
Richard MarnerRichard MarnerClub Boss
Alyson SpiroAlyson SpiroAstrid
Nigel HaversNigel HaversGeorge Martin
Jackie FishelStreet Girl
Claire DavenportNude Model
Brigitte KahnGerman Waitress
Kate SaundersGirl Fan
Theresa RatcliffGirl Fan
Dominic LettsShop Asssistant

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