Help! (1965) sees the Beatles reuniting with director Richard Lester for a sequel to their successful film A Hard Day's Night. Initially titled Eight Arms to Hold You, the film was renamed after the iconic Lennon-McCartney song "Help!" This comedic adventure loosely mimics the James Bond films, showcasing the Beatles as the British counterparts to the Marx Brothers. The story revolves around an Eastern religious cult that believes Ringo's new ring is crucial for a human sacrifice, while a mad scientist (played by Victor Spinetti) seeks the ring to dominate the world. The film features memorable songs like "Ticket to Ride" and "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," shot in various exotic locations such as the Bahamas, an Austrian ski resort, and the Salisbury Plain. The film's whimsical chaos is reminiscent of a swinging-'60s Alice in Wonderland, with surreal moments like Paul shrinking to the size of a gum wrapper, John pulling a season ticket from his soup, and George wearing a top hat while skiing. The film also pays tribute to Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine in 1846.
Help! (1965)
1965 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction Richard Lester
Cast The Beatles · John Lennon · Paul McCartney · George Harrison · Ringo Starr · Leo McKern · Eleanor Bron · Victor Spinetti · Roy Kinnear · Patrick Cargill · Alfie Bass · Warren Mitchell
Soundtrack Paul McCartney · Ken Thorne
Screenplay Marc Behm · Charles Wood
Cinematography David Watkin
Technical sheet
Title Help!
Original title Help!
Year 1965
Type Movie
Length 90 min.
Country United Kingdom
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