He narrated the documentary the compleat beatles 1982, and in recent years has become a prolific voice actor in films, television series and video games such as metalocalypse 20072012, bolt 2008, fallout 3 2008, god of war iii 2010, call of duty. The complete beatles was originally produced for home video by mgmunited artists, the company which in 1982 held the video rights for the beatles flicks a hard days night and help. These were manufactured in small quantities as this was the first home theatre system introduced in 1981 discontinued soon after in 1984 when laserdiscs emerged onto the market. However, the program itself was not produced by the broadcasting station, but based on the video software the compleat beatles which was released by the film company mgm in the united states in 1982. Though it has since been supplanted by the longer and more indepth documentary beatles anthology, the compleat beatles was for many years largely regarded as. The word compleat is a tongueincheek reference to the intentional misspelling of. The compleat beatles 1982 this 2hour video documentary contains newsreel footage and interviews with the fab four, george martin, tony sheridan, and many others.
This is so they can be stacked and dropped on the turntable by the dj. The compleat beatles was one of the first indepth documentaries that chronicled the life and times of the beatles career. The compleat beatles movie trailer and videos tv guide. The compleat beatles 1982 malcolm mcdowell narrates this music documentary, which covers the history of the beatles, from the legendary british rock bands early days in liverpool, england, to. The 1982 laserdisc was released in both analogue and stereo versions, as well as being released in japan and england in pal format in 1983. Because apple bought the rights to the compleat beatles specifically so they could take it off of the market, in favor of their own the beatles anthology. I wore out the recorded vhs copy my cousin gave me. The beatles the compleat beatles 1982 remastered from. The audio quality throughout is exceptional on the 1991 hifi stereo ntsc vhs which i recently bought second hand. The beatles original bass player stu sutcliffe died 50 years ago today. It was narrated by actor malcolm mcdowell clockwork orange and was well done.
The compleat beatles documentary film dvd, mp4 download. Narrated by malcolm mcdowell, it includes extensive interviews with a number of sources close to the. Very good, minor shelf wear and a little residue along the top of outside cover where it once had an adhesive seal. Narrated by malcolm mcdowell, it includes extensive interviews with a number of sources close to the beatles. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Although it has since been supplanted by the longer. The film stock is uneven in quality but that hardly matters. Rare footage of early performances highlights this wellrounded chronicle of the most influential group in musical history. Previous post in the jungle, florida winslow homer.
The title is not complete, but the title called compleat that grubbed the group name was stylish video software. Its all there from the wild exuberance of the early cavern club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of let it be. Vhs tape original commercial release and packaging tape condition. Sep 22, 2017 in 1982, a documentary charting the rise and dissolution of the beatles appeared on pbs. Its not as indepth as anthology because this is only like 2 hours run time. See john, paul, george and ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with george martin and in. Writer david silver had a pitchperfect understanding of the beatles career arc and importance in their time and beyond. The complete beatles was originally produced for home video by mgmunited artists, the company which in 1982 held the video rights for the beatles flicks a hard days night. In a careful, stepbystep manner, this documentary traces the lives and careers of the beatles from childhood to breakup. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Black ops iii 2015 and the elder scrolls online 2015.
The compleat beatles a documented account of the life and career of the fab four, from their early years in liverpool to their breakup, featuring rare interview and concert footage. The compleat beatles is a textbook example of how a rock documentary a rockumentary, if you will should be assembled. Add to watchlist this documentary film spotlights the career of the british musical group known as the beatles. The compleat beatles 1982 patrick montgomery synopsis. With that said, this documentary is extremely well done. The compleat beatles, released in 1982, is a two hour documentary, chroncling the career of the beatles. The compleat beatles, a twohour documentary on the groups thrilling rise and subsequent evolution, is surprising on at least two scores. Every now and again i fan the dust off it and take a. The beatles the compleat beatles 2016, blurayr discogs. Sutcliffe quit in order to pursue a life devoted to painting, a life which sadly came to an end when he died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 22. Why wont mgmua reissue a dvd of the compleat beatles. The postbeatle lives of john, paul, george and ringo. The beatles the beatles were an english rock band formed in liverpool in 1960. Any documentary on the beatles which is only 2 hours long is obviously not going to really be compleat.
The compleat beatles documentary film dvd, mp4 download, flash drive. The compleat beatles is one of the most enjoyable films for repeat viewings. With john lennon, paul mccartney, george harrison, ringo starr. Jun 30, 2010 an old documentary i pulled off a laserdisc, with some great footage and insights into the greatest rock and roll group ever. The compleat beatles also features early concert footage, behindthescenes background. Compleat beatles radio show transcription disc with music, interviews, contributions from the beatles and associates. It was also the first vhs i bought with a bizarre and unique package where the cardboard cover folded open like a fancy chocolate candies box to pull the tape out and an advertisement for the compleat beatles book which i am kicking myself for never sending for. With the new beatles cd remasters hitting store shelves this past week, it reminded me yet again that the 1982 film the compleat beatles has still yet to see a dvd release. The compleat beatles 1982 posters the movie database. Many still consider this to be the definitive beatles documentary. The beatles the compleat beatles rare 1983 us ced videodisc cartridge featuring a 2hour musical rokumentary narrated by malcolm mcdowell.
A 2volume collection of the complete works of the beatles, f. Their bestknown lineup consisted of john lennon, paul mccartney, george harrison, and ringo starr. The compleat beatles movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. This movie was for many years largely regarded as the definitive film about the beatles. Malcolm mcdowell narrates a history of the beatles with interviews, old photos and concert footage.
The compleat beatles, released in 1982, is a two hour documentary, chronocling the career of the beatles. Watch the compleat beatles movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast. The compleat beatles was produced and directed by patrick montgomery, a onetime silent film restoration specialist who had produced the 1980 documentary john schelsinger directs the tales of hoffmann for the startup bravo channel and worked as. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. John lennon 1988 and the 10hour video series the beatles. The remastered laserdisc of the compleat beatles that mgmua reissued in 1994 by far is the best looking and sounding version of this video available. The compleat beatles, released in 1982, is a twohour documentary chronicling.
Beatles the compleat beatles japanese broadcast edition. Front cover opens up like a book with song credits listed. Treating its subject with reverence without being stuffy, and crammed with details without being overly long, the compleat beatles tells the liverpool quartets story succinctly and clearly, hitting every major point from stu sutcliffe to yoko ono. This was the best beatles documentary prior to the anthology series. Paul mccartney, john lennon, george harrison, ringo starr, bill haley, mick jagger, donovan leitch,fats domino, eddie cochran. Youll never see the compleat beatles for sale again. The compleat beatles 1982 cast and crew malcolm mcdowell narrates this music documentary, which covers the history of the beatles, from the legendary british rock bands early days in liverpool.
The compleat beatles 1982 edit a documented account of the life and career of the fab four, from their early years in liverpool to their breakup, featuring rare interview and concert footage. Malcolm mcdowells narration is the key element his voice is both melodious and passionate. All the great songs and lyrics from the the compleat beatles video album ont he webs largest and most authoritative lyrics resource. The compleat beatles full 1982 documentary biblioklept. Find out when and where you can watch the compleat beatles on tv with the full listings schedule at. Although it has since been supplanted by the longer and more indepth documentary beatles anthology, the compleat beatles was for many years largely regarded as the definitive film about the beatles. This is what beatle fans had until the anthology came out in 1995 and turned a new generation onto the beatles. Every now and again i fan the dust off it and take a trip down memory lane. Posted in film, movies, music tagged art, beatles, compleat beatles, documentary, film, music. Dec 31, 2016 the beatles the compleat beatles vhs tape 1982 approximately 2 hours rockumentary film format. An old documentary i pulled off a laserdisc, with some great footage and insights into the greatest rock and roll group ever. The compleat beatles, released in 1982, is a twohour documentary chronicling the career of the beatles.
Let me take you down now, for the first time, you can relive the beatles legends with this stunning 2hour musical rockumentary. Some of the poeple interview are george marin, alan williams, bob wooler, bill harry, gerry marsden, billy j. Narrated by malcolm mcdowell, it includes extensive interviews with a. The compleat beatles is a very fine documentary on the band that mr. The compleat beatles english2c wiki fandom powered by. Though it has since been supplanted by the longer and more indepth documentary beatles anthology, the compleat beatles was for many years largely regarded as the definitive source of information. Simply put, they wanted to eliminate the competition. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. The compleat beatles, released in 1982, is a twohour documentary, chronicling the career of the the beatles. The film is narrated and features live concert footage and backstage glimpses of the group, as well as interviews with a wide range of celebrities.
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