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Released
1982 · FILM

The Compleat Beatles

Everything The Beatles did best.

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Runtime
119 min
DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

This 2-hour musical "Rockumentary" offers a comprehensive look at the history of the Beatles. It covers the band's journey from the energetic early days at the Cavern Club through eight years of success to the conclusion marked by "Let It Be." The film features the Beatles—John, Paul, George, and Ringo—in performance, on tour, in films, and in the studio working with producer George Martin, as well as in rare, previously unseen footage. The narration is provided by Malcolm McDowell.

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Principal cast & crew: 14

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