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Help!

Criterion Collection

( Catalog Number CC2004L )
(1.33:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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Help!
1965 - 92 min. - Color
Genre: Comedy
Rated G
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
The Beatles followed up their debut film, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, with this fanciful spy spoof. When Ringo adds a new ring to his collection, he's unaware of how important and dangerous this piece of jewelry is. On one hand, a religious cult considers it a sacred object and the wearer must become a sacrifice to their gods. On the other hand, the ring has magical abilities that hold the key to supreme power. Soon the boys from Liverpool are engaged in a slapstick and madcap chase round the world, as a crazed scientist, a pack of crooks, and several religious fanatics set out to capture the band. Watch for the English Channel swimmer who seems to be perpetually lost and appears in nearly every location. Includes Beatles' hits including "Help!," "Ticket To Ride," "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away," and many more.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
In their second feature with director Richard Lester, who oversaw the massive hit A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles again aim for a mix of goofy comedy and sterling pop music. There is slightly more of a plot this time, though it is a patently ridiculous one: a sacred ruby ring comes into Ringo's possession, attracting the unwelcome attention of an exotic religious cult and forcing the boys to go on the run. This chase narrative is thankfully never taken too seriously, serving mainly as an excuse for colorful excursions to international locations from Europe to the Bahamas. The musical numbers include such classic tunes as "Ticket to Ride," "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," and, of course, "Help!". --- Judd Blaise

Help! offered one outwardly noticeable difference from 1964's A Hard Day's Night: it was in color. If it seemed less fresh, that was because it built on the techniques of the earlier film. As with A Hard Day's Night, the acting abilities of the Fab Four, along with a bizarre and thin plot, made way for the performance of a number of songs. In a way, Help!, with its emphasis on new songs, campy performances by pop stars, and lots of action to fill up the screen, is a forerunner to music videos. Compared to earlier music films starring Elvis or Frank Sinatra, Help!'s pacing and approach are much more frenzied. Lester seemed to find the right tone for Help!, creating an enjoyable portrait of the Beatles and never allowing the film to take itself too seriously. His style would later be co-opted by Bob Rafaelson for the Monkees' television series in the '60s and has continued to influence rock musicals like Spice World in 1998. --- Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

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Cast for Help!

The Beatles - Themselves
Leo McKern - Clang
Eleanor Bron - Ahme
Victor Spinetti - Prof. Foot
Roy Kinnear - Algernon
Patrick Cargill - Superintendent
John Bluthal - Bhuta
Alfie Bass - Doorman
Warren Mitchell - Abdul
Peter Copley - Jeweller
Bruce Lacey - Lawnmower
Alex MacIntosh
Andrea Malandrinos - Austrian Waiter
Jeremy Lloyd
Edith Saville
Dandy Nichols
Susan Reid
Louis Mansi
Zienia Merton
Jenny Till
Ian Wilson
Golda Casimir - Cleaner in Temple
Vera Cook
Eve Eden
Thomas Baptiste
Blake Butler
Ronnie Brody
George Harrison
Joe Gibbons
Stewart Guidotti
Rupert Holliday Evans - Priest
Rupert Holliday Evans - Thug
Gretchen Franklin
Mary Ford

Crew for Help!

Richard Lester - Director
Walter Shenson - Producer
Marc Behm - Screenwriter
Charles Wood - Screenwriter
David Watkin - Cinematographer
The Beatles - Composer (Music Score)
John Lennon - Composer (Music Score)
George Martin - Composer (Music Score)
Paul McCartney - Composer (Music Score)
Ringo Starr - Composer (Music Score)
Ken Thorne - Composer (Music Score) / Musical Direction/Supervision
John Victor Smith - Editor
Ray Simm - Art Director
Dinah Greet - Costume Designer
Julie Harris - Costume Designer
Arthur Newman - Costume Designer
Cliff John Richardson - Special Effects
Roy Whybrow - Special Effects

Awards for Help!

Best Screenwriting (nom) Charles Wood 1965 New York Film Critics Circle
Best Screenwriting (nom) Bohm, Marc 1965 New York Film Critics Circle

Feature Details

Title: Help!
Feature Release Date: 1965
Genre: Comedy
Rating: G
Color: Color
Runtime: 92 Minutes
Chapters: 16
Picture: Academy Ratio
Ratio: 1.33:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

Catalog Number: CC2004L
UPC: 715515000406
ISBN: 0-931393-34-5
Manufacturer: Pioneer USA
Collection: Criterion Collection
Publisher: Criterion

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 2
Cover: Jacket
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: CC2004L-N
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
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Rare Factory-Sealed, LaserDisc Movie - No DVD

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The Beatles in...

Help!

Criterion Collection

( Catalog Number CC2004L )
(1.33:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Best Version on LaserDisc
LaserDiscs

Help!
1965 - 92 min. - Color
Genre: Comedy
Rated G
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
The Beatles followed up their debut film, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, with this fanciful spy spoof. When Ringo adds a new ring to his collection, he's unaware of how important and dangerous this piece of jewelry is. On one hand, a religious cult considers it a sacred object and the wearer must become a sacrifice to their gods. On the other hand, the ring has magical abilities that hold the key to supreme power. Soon the boys from Liverpool are engaged in a slapstick and madcap chase round the world, as a crazed scientist, a pack of crooks, and several religious fanatics set out to capture the band. Watch for the English Channel swimmer who seems to be perpetually lost and appears in nearly every location. Includes Beatles' hits including "Help!," "Ticket To Ride," "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away," and many more.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
In their second feature with director Richard Lester, who oversaw the massive hit A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles again aim for a mix of goofy comedy and sterling pop music. There is slightly more of a plot this time, though it is a patently ridiculous one: a sacred ruby ring comes into Ringo's possession, attracting the unwelcome attention of an exotic religious cult and forcing the boys to go on the run. This chase narrative is thankfully never taken too seriously, serving mainly as an excuse for colorful excursions to international locations from Europe to the Bahamas. The musical numbers include such classic tunes as "Ticket to Ride," "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," and, of course, "Help!". --- Judd Blaise

Help! offered one outwardly noticeable difference from 1964's A Hard Day's Night: it was in color. If it seemed less fresh, that was because it built on the techniques of the earlier film. As with A Hard Day's Night, the acting abilities of the Fab Four, along with a bizarre and thin plot, made way for the performance of a number of songs. In a way, Help!, with its emphasis on new songs, campy performances by pop stars, and lots of action to fill up the screen, is a forerunner to music videos. Compared to earlier music films starring Elvis or Frank Sinatra, Help!'s pacing and approach are much more frenzied. Lester seemed to find the right tone for Help!, creating an enjoyable portrait of the Beatles and never allowing the film to take itself too seriously. His style would later be co-opted by Bob Rafaelson for the Monkees' television series in the '60s and has continued to influence rock musicals like Spice World in 1998. --- Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.

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Cast for Help!

The Beatles - Themselves
Leo McKern - Clang
Eleanor Bron - Ahme
Victor Spinetti - Prof. Foot
Roy Kinnear - Algernon
Patrick Cargill - Superintendent
John Bluthal - Bhuta
Alfie Bass - Doorman
Warren Mitchell - Abdul
Peter Copley - Jeweller
Bruce Lacey - Lawnmower
Alex MacIntosh
Andrea Malandrinos - Austrian Waiter
Jeremy Lloyd
Edith Saville
Dandy Nichols
Susan Reid
Louis Mansi
Zienia Merton
Jenny Till
Ian Wilson
Golda Casimir - Cleaner in Temple
Vera Cook
Eve Eden
Thomas Baptiste
Blake Butler
Ronnie Brody
George Harrison
Joe Gibbons
Stewart Guidotti
Rupert Holliday Evans - Priest
Rupert Holliday Evans - Thug
Gretchen Franklin
Mary Ford

Crew for Help!

Richard Lester - Director
Walter Shenson - Producer
Marc Behm - Screenwriter
Charles Wood - Screenwriter
David Watkin - Cinematographer
The Beatles - Composer (Music Score)
John Lennon - Composer (Music Score)
George Martin - Composer (Music Score)
Paul McCartney - Composer (Music Score)
Ringo Starr - Composer (Music Score)
Ken Thorne - Composer (Music Score) / Musical Direction/Supervision
John Victor Smith - Editor
Ray Simm - Art Director
Dinah Greet - Costume Designer
Julie Harris - Costume Designer
Arthur Newman - Costume Designer
Cliff John Richardson - Special Effects
Roy Whybrow - Special Effects

Awards for Help!

Best Screenwriting (nom) Charles Wood 1965 New York Film Critics Circle
Best Screenwriting (nom) Bohm, Marc 1965 New York Film Critics Circle

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