A Hard Day's Night

Year:

1964

Duration:

87 min

Genres:

Comedy | Music

IMDB rate:

7.7

Director:

Richard Lester

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations

Details

Country: UK

Release Date: 1964-07-06

Filming Locations: Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, England, UK

Earnings

Budget: $560,000

Opening Weekend: $50,445 (USA) (3 December 2000)

Gross: $515,005 (USA) (20 July 2014)

Cast

Actor

Character

Pattie Boyd

Susan Hampshire

Margaret Nolan

Michael Trubshawe

The Beatles

John Lennon

John

Paul McCartney

Paul

George Harrison

George

Ringo Starr

Ringo

Wilfrid Brambell

Grandfather

Norman Rossington

Norm

John Junkin

Shake

Victor Spinetti

T.V. Director

Anna Quayle

Millie

Deryck Guyler

Police Inspector

Richard Vernon

Man on Train

Edward Malin

Hotel Waiter (as Eddie Malin)

Robin Ray

T.V. Floor Manager

Lionel Blair

T.V. Choreographer

Alison Seebohm

Secretary

David Janson

Young Boy (as David Jaxon)

Bridget Armstrong

Lead Makeup Woman (uncredited)

Roger Avon

Policeman Following Ringo (uncredited)

Bruce Beeby

Man Talking to Casino Manager (uncredited)

Isla Blair

Actress (uncredited)

John Bluthal

Car Thief (uncredited)

Andrea Brett

Minor Role (uncredited)

Terry Brooks

Urchin (uncredited)

Prudence Bury

Rita - Schoolgirl on Train #2 (uncredited)

Pauline Chamberlain

Showgirl (uncredited)

Andre Charisse

Champagne Waiter at Casino (uncredited)

Anne Clune

Journalist (uncredited)

Phil Collins

Seated Fan with Necktie (uncredited)

Mal Evans

Stagehand (uncredited)

Sheila Fearn

Makeup Lady (uncredited)

Rosemarie Frankland

Brunette Showgirl (uncredited)

Bob Godfrey

Man in Pub (uncredited)

Kenneth Haigh

Simon Marshall (uncredited)

Victor Harrington

Man at Casino (uncredited)

Julian Holloway

Adrian - Simon's Assistant (uncredited)

Terry Hooper

Casino Croupier (uncredited)

Ric Hutton

Minor Role (uncredited)

Clare Kelly

Barmaid (uncredited)

Lavinia Lang

Minor Role (uncredited)

David Langton

Actor (uncredited)

Richard Lester

Man in Back of the Stage (uncredited)

Al Lewis

Gambler (uncredited)

Linda Lewis

Audience Member (uncredited)

Jeremy Lloyd

Tall Dancer at the Disco (uncredited)

Maggie London

Girl at Disco (uncredited)

Jane Lumb

Minor Role (uncredited)

Dougie Millings

Tailor (uncredited)

Peter Newton

Minor Role (uncredited)

Derek Nimmo

Leslie Jackson - Magician (uncredited)

Gordon Rollings

Man with Sandwich in Pub (uncredited)

Edina Ronay

Girl at Disco (uncredited)

Sally Sheridan

Minor Role (uncredited)

Geraldine Sherman

Girl Outside Secondhand Shop (uncredited)

Marianne Stone

Society Reporter (uncredited)

Noel Trevarthen

Journalist (uncredited)

Hedger Wallace

Minor Role (uncredited)

Shalini Waran

T.V. Studio Audience Member (uncredited)

Carol White

Minor Role (uncredited)

Susan Whitman

Susan (uncredited)

Tina Williams

Tina - Schoolgirl (uncredited)

Neil Wilson

Doorman (uncredited)

Fred Wood

Pub Patron - Animated drinker behind Ringo) (uncredited)

Jerry Young

Police Constable (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

Another James Bond connection is the song, "This Boy" (a.k.a. "Ringo's Theme"), an instrumental version of which was used in the film to accompany Ringo Starr's solo scene. The guitarist was Vic Flick, who previously played on "The James Bond Theme" from Dr. No (1962).

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When shooting began, The Beatles had not yet joined the British actor's union. They were hastily inducted on the set with Wilfrid Brambell proposing their membership, and Norman Rossington seconding the motion.

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Ringo Starr is invited to "Le Cercle" gambling club, the same club where James Bond makes his first appearance in Dr. No (1962). Coincidentally, both "A Hard Day's Night" and "Dr. No" were originally released by United Artists.

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Goofs

George Harrison leaves the hotel room with a white shirt and no jacket. He arrives at the party with a jacket on and a black shirt.

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When the businessman sits next to John, he puts the armrest down, but just before he puts it down, they show John, and the armrest is already down.

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After The Beatles escape the press conference they find Norm and Paul's grandfather finishing off sandwiches and drinks. George pulls a pen out of his pocket moments before Grandfather says, "Hey George, give us your John Henry on this picture?"

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Quotes

John: We know how to behave! We've had lessons.

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Grandfather: It's my considered opinion that you're a bunch of sissies.

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John: Hey, look at the talent. Let's give them a pull.

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Faq

Q

How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?

A

For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for A Hard Day's Night can be found here.

Q

Is 'A Hard Day's Night' based on a book?

A

A Hard Day's Night is based on an original screenplay by British screenwriter Alun Owen. However, a novelization of the film by English author John Burke was released in 1964.

Q

What Beatle songs are featured?

A

(1) A Hard Day's Night, (2) I Should Have Known Better, (3) I Wanna Be Your Man, (4) Don't Bother Me, (5) All My Loving, (6) If I Fell, (7) Can't Buy Me Love, (8) And I Love Her, (9) I'm Happy Just to Dance with You, (10) This Boy (instrumental), (11) Tell Me Why, and (12) She Loves You.

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