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Richard Lester
A visionary director with a flair for energy and humor revolutionizes 1960s comedy with groundbreaking films that capture the spirit of a generation.
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In short · Directing since 1959, 7 decades active, 36 credits.
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Richard Lester Liebman was an American film director who worked extensively in the United Kingdom. Known for his energetic and flamboyant directing style, particularly in comedies, he directed several notable films, including the Beatles' *A Hard Day's Night* (1964) and *Help!* (1965), as well as *The Knack ...and How to Get It* (1965). His work in the 1960s had a significant influence on the comedy genre.
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Paul McCartney's Get Back(1991)
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The Return of the Musketeers(1989)
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Finders Keepers(1984)
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Superman III(1983)
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Superman II(1980)
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Cuba(1979)
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Butch and Sundance: The Early Days(1979)
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The Ritz(1976)
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Robin and Marian(1976)
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Royal Flash(1975)
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The Four Musketeers(1974)
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Juggernaut(1974)
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The Three Musketeers(1973)
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The Bed Sitting Room(1969)
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Petulia(1968)
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FilmTeenage Rebellion(1967)
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How I Won the War(1967)
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum(1966)
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The Knack... and How to Get It(1965)
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Help!(1965)
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A Hard Day's Night(1964)
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The Mouse on the Moon(1963)
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Ring-A-Ding Rhythm!(1962)
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- Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the MoviesSelf - Director, 'A Hard Day's Night' · 2013
- I Told You I Was Ill: The Life and Legacy of Spike MilliganSelf · 2005
- Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and Dr. StrangeloveSelf · 2004
- the-unknown-peter-sellers-2000Self · 2000
- The Beatles AnthologySelf (archive footage) (1 Episode) · 1995
- A Turnip Head's Guide to the British CinemaSelf · 1986
- The BeatlesSelf
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