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A Hard Day's Night (DVD)

Customer Rating:

9.5 out of 10

4 total reviews

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Product Description
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--the Beatles` first--introduces us to the unique personalities of each member of the band. The film opens with the Fab Four boarding a train mobbed with adoring young fans (mostly women) as they attempt to travel to the television studio in London. The antics of the band during rehearsals and makeup application provide a large part of the comic material in this feature, though there are other moments of pure hilarity. The unscripted vignette featuring a hangover-suffering Ringo is especially funny, particularly when he is arrested and risks having to miss the broadcast. None of this goes unnoticed by the director of the show, played by Victor Spinetti, who went on to become a recurring cast member in Beatles movies. As the clock ticks away dramatically, our heroes manage to free Ringo from jail and sneak onto the stage in the nick of time, delighted in the knowledge that they have nearly driven the director mad in the process. Arguably the first music video ever made, this faux documentary and its shooting style have been a tremendous influence on nearly every rock and roll feature since. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Product Details

Actor(s): Beatles|John Lennon|Paul McCartney|George Harrison|Ringo Starr

Director(s): Richard Lester

Language: English

Rating: G

UPC: 717951004864

SKU: 11027362

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8 out of 10

The First and the Best! (Ceemy, NH, 2008-01-06)

The Beatles first--and best movie! It is certainly the best rock 'n roll film ever made... I give the dvd 4 stars for overall rating and value due to the fact that it doesn't play on my regular dvd player, but does play on my PlayStation2 and on my computer... Before I discovered that I could watch it on my TV with PlayStation2, I notified Overstock.com and they issued me a credit immediately. I used the credit to purchase a 2nd copy... which also plays like the first... Nevertheless, Overstock.com handled the situation beautifully... Thanks!!!!

10 out of 10

A hard days Night, the Beatles (britgirlusa, Clermont, FL, 2008-04-28)

Such a great DVD, I love the Britishness of it and the Beatles were on their usual witty top form. The music is great and there are some cameo's from well known British stars, although Americans may not know who they are. This is where George Harrison met his first wife Patti who plays one of the school girls on the train. I would recommend this movie, what a great piece of nostalgia.

10 out of 10

Hard Days Night (NanPalmBay, Florida, 2008-01-05)

Packaging is beautiful. A fun story! A delightful trip down memory lane with music that fills the heart. Wonderful behind the scenes commentaries makes this a priceless collectable.

10 out of 10

Hard Days night DVD (catsmeow, Wichita, KS, 2008-01-27)

I bought this for my husband. I know he was thrilled to get it. Just waiting for "Let it Be' to come out on DVD. Excellent quality, fast shipping. Great price. Thanks Overstock!

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