It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond

12A
1h 53m
2017
5.7 /10 (35)

Overview

Featuring interviews with former employees, fellow musicians, family members and journalists, and supported by original and exclusive never-seen-before footage, this star-studded rockumentary offers a fascinating insight into the creation and recording of one of the most ground-breaking and influential albums in pop history.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-05-26

Top Billed Cast

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Self

Ringo Starr

Self

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Brian Epstein

Self (archive footage)

George Martin

Self (archive footage)

Yoko Ono

Self (archive footage)

Julia Baird

Self

Andre Barreau

Self

Pete Best

Self

Jenny Boyd

Self

Tony Bramwell

Self

Ray Connolly

Self

Tony Crane

Self

Steve Diggle

Self

Neil Harrison

Self

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