 |
Quad, movie poster for
The Beatles' first feature film, A Hard Day's Night, released in 1964. The film is a musical comedy that follows a fictionalized day in the life of the band at the height of Beatlemania.
Key Information
Title: A Hard Day's Night
Starring: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
Also Starring: Wilfrid Brambell (as Paul's grandfather), Norman Rossington, and John Junkin
Directed by: Richard Lester
Original Screenplay by: Alun Owen
Produced by: Walter Shenson
Release Year: 1964
Plot: The film portrays the group's attempts to keep themselves and Paul's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live television performance, all while avoiding hordes of fans and press.
Impact: The film was a critical and commercial success and is credited as being highly influential in the creation of pop music videos. |
|
|
