Help! (1965)
Synopsis of Help!
In their second feature with director Richard Lester, who oversaw the massive hit A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles again aim for a mix of goofy comedy and sterling pop music. There is slightly more of a plot this time, though it is a patently ridiculous one: a sacred ruby ring comes into Ringo's possession, attracting the unwelcome attention of an exotic religious cult and forcing the boys to go on the run. This chase narrative is thankfully never taken too seriously, serving mainly as an excuse for colorful excursions to international locations from Europe to the Bahamas. The musical numbers include such classic tunes as "Ticket to Ride," "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," and, of course, "Help!". ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of Help!
- The Beatles - Themselves
- Eleanor Bron - Ahme
- Roy Kinnear - Algernon
- John Bluthal - Bhuta
- Warren Mitchell - Abdul
- Bruce Lacey - Lawnmower
- Ronnie Brody
- Andrea Malandrinos - Austrian Waiter
- Ian Wilson
- Eve Eden
- Dandy Nichols - Woman in Street
- Ringo Starr
- John Lennon
- Susan Reid
- Alex MacIntosh
- Joe Gibbons
- Rupert Holliday Evans - Priest
- Jenny Till
- Mary Ford
- Leo McKern - Clang
- Victor Spinetti - Prof. Foot
- Patrick Cargill - Superintendent
- Alfie Bass - Doorman
- Peter Copley - Jeweller
- Thomas Baptiste
- Golda Casimir - Cleaner in Temple
- George Harrison
- Rupert Holliday Evans - Thug
- Mal Evans - Cross Channel Swimmer
- Gretchen Franklin - Woman in Street
- Paul McCartney
- Edith Saville
- Louis Mansi
- Stewart Guidotti
- Blake Butler
- Jeremy Lloyd
- Zienia Merton
- Vera Cook
- Director(s):
- Richard Lester
- Writer(s):
- Marc Behm, Charles Wood
- Producer(s):
- Jonathan Clyde, Walter Shenson
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