The Compleat Beatles(1982)
Everything The Beatles did best.
The Compleat Beatles Synopsis
Now, for the first time, you can re-live the Beatles legends with this stunning 2-hour musical “Rockumentary”. It’s all there from the wild exuberance of the early Cavern Club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of “Let It Be”. See John, Paul, George and Ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with George Martin and in rare footage never before seen. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.
The Compleat Beatles (1982) is a documentary and music film directed by Patrick Montgomery, released on October 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Malcolm McDowell, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick Montgomery
- Writers:
- David Silver
- Producers:
- Patrick Montgomery, Stephanie Bennett
- Production:
- Delliah Films Inc
- Status:
- Released
The Compleat Beatles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Narrator
John Lennon
as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
as Self (archive footage)
George Martin
as Self
Allan Williams
as Self
- Gerry Marsden
Gerry Marsden
as Self
Marianne Faithfull
as Self
Billy Preston
as Self
- Lenny Kaye
Lenny Kaye
as Self
Tony Sheridan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Patrick Montgomery, written by David Silver, produced by Patrick Montgomery and Stephanie Bennett.
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The Compleat Beatles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Compleat Beatles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Compleat Beatles online?
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Who stars in The Compleat Beatles?
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The main cast of The Compleat Beatles (1982) includes Malcolm McDowell, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The film was directed by Patrick Montgomery. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Compleat Beatles released?
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The Compleat Beatles was released on October 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Compleat Beatles worth watching?
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The Compleat Beatles (1982) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 23 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.