Film-The Beatles

Help!
From www.beatles.com
The second Beatles’ feature film is a comedy adventure, which follows the exploits of the group as they attempt to escape the clutches of an evil mysterious cult. Will The Beatles survive being eaten by tigers, being shrunk, gassed, blown up, or kidnapped?

The film was directed by Dick Lester and combines the Beatles’ own sense of humour with antics from a leading cast of actors including Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti and Roy Kinnear.

The film includes a host of classic tracks such as Ticket To Ride, You’re Going To Lose That Girl, and the title track, Help! (These are all featured on the soundtrack album).

Help! has been regarded by many as a parody of contemporary Bond films, complete with power crazy despots, mad inventors, and a caper through exotic locations including the Bahamas and the snowy mountains of Austria. It has also been credited as being the forerunner to contemporary rock musicals and pop videos.

Images
Ringo's evil jewellery / John on the beach / Filming the cage capture scene / George relaxing on set / Singing 'Another Girl' on the rocky shore / Convincing disguises / Film artwork / Learning to ski

Cast
John Lennon:John / Paul McCartney: Paul / George Harrison: George / Ringo Starr: Ringo / Clang: Leo McKern / Ahme: Eleanor Bron / Foot: Victor Spinetti / Algernon: Roy Kinnear / Superintendant: Patrick Cargill / Bhuta: John Bluthal / Doorman (Restaurant): Alfie Bass / Abdul: Warren Mitchell / Jeweller: Peter Copley / Lawn Mower: Bruce Lacey

Credits
Credits: Producer: Walter Shenson / Director: Richard Lester / Screenplay: Marc Behm and Charles Wood / Lighting Cameraman: David Watkin / Art Director: Ray Simm / Colour Consultant and Titles: Robert Freeman / Editor: John Victor Smith / Musical Director: Ken Thorne / Costume Designer: Julie Harris / Make-up: Freddie Williamson / Hairdresser: Betty Glasow / Production Manager: John Pellatt / Assistant Director: Clive Reed / A Walter Shenson-Subafilms Production. / Released by United Artists.