What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA(1964)
Their historic 1st trip to the USA in 1964!
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA Synopsis
New York, USA, February 1964. Five grueling days in the life of George, John, Paul and Ringo, the Fab Four, The Beatles: the hysterical fan reception at JFK airport; several press conferences; in their rooms at the Plaza Hotel; in the backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show; hanging out with the legendary DJ Murray the K; and the frantic return home.
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA (1964) is a documentary and music film directed by David Maysles, released on October 16, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David Maysles
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Maysles
- Production:
- Maysles Films, Granada Television
- Status:
- Released
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Harrison
as Self - The Beatles Member
John Lennon
as Self - The Beatles Member
Paul McCartney
as Self - The Beatles Member
Ringo Starr
as Self - The Beatles Member
Brian Epstein
as Self - The Beatles Manager
Mal Evans
as Self - The Beatles Road Manager
Cynthia Lennon
as Self - John's Wife
- Murray the K
Murray the K
as Self - Radio DJ
Ed Sullivan
as Self - TV Host
Key crew
Directed by David Maysles.
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What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Who stars in What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA?
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The main cast of What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA (1964) includes George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Brian Epstein. The film was directed by David Maysles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA released?
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What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA was released on October 16, 1964 and runs for 1h 10m.
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What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA (1964) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.