Birth of the Beatles(1979)
The excitement of being there when it first happened!
Birth of the Beatles Synopsis
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."
Birth of the Beatles (1979) is a drama and music film directed by Richard Marquand, released on November 23, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Stephen MacKenna, Rod Culbertson, Ray Ashcroft and John Altman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Marquand
- Writers:
- Jacob Eskendar, John Kurland, John Kurland
- Producers:
- Tony Bishop
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Hume
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Dick Clark Productions
- Status:
- Released
Birth of the Beatles (1979) Trailer
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Birth of the Beatles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen MacKenna
as John Lennon
- Rod Culbertson
Rod Culbertson
as Paul McCartney
- Ray Ashcroft
Ray Ashcroft
as Ringo Starr
John Altman
as George Harrison
Michael Ryan
as Pete Best
David Wilkinson
as Stu Sutcliffe
- Brian Jameson
Brian Jameson
as Brian Epstein
Wendy Morgan
as Cynthia Lennon
Gary Olsen
as Rory Storm
Linal Haft
as Agent
- Eileen Kennally
Eileen Kennally
as Aunt Mimi
Richard Marner
as Club Boss
Key crew
Directed by Richard Marquand, written by Jacob Eskendar, John Kurland and John Kurland, produced by Tony Bishop.
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Birth of the Beatles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 16 ratings.
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Birth of the Beatles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birth of the Beatles online?
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Birth of the Beatles (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Birth of the Beatles?
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The main cast of Birth of the Beatles (1979) includes Stephen MacKenna, Rod Culbertson, Ray Ashcroft, John Altman and Michael Ryan. The film was directed by Richard Marquand. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birth of the Beatles released?
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Birth of the Beatles was released on November 23, 1979 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Birth of the Beatles worth watching?
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Birth of the Beatles (1979) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Birth of the Beatles?
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Yes. The official Birth of the Beatles trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.