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The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991): Cast

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The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit is a 1991 music documentary directed by Albert Maysles and Kathy Dougherty, starring Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit About?

The premise of The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit without spoilers.

The film captures the pivotal two‑week period during which Beatlemania first swept the United States, offering unprecedented behind‑the‑scenes access to John, Paul, George and Ringo. Shot by the pioneering Maysles Brothers, it introduced an intimate documentary style that established a lasting benchmark for rock‑and‑roll cinematography.

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • band
  • laughter
  • scream
  • rock 'n' roll
  • smile
  • beatlemania
  • microphone
  • journalist
  • joy
  • mass media
  • airport
  • drummer
+23 more
  • guitarist
  • radio
  • disc jockey
  • tv show
  • interview
  • press conference
  • united states of america
  • music fan
  • fan
  • ed sullivan show
  • screaming fans
  • female admirer
  • crowd
  • audience
  • music history
  • 1960s
  • drum
  • electric guitar
  • guitar
  • singer
  • rock singer
  • singing
  • song
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Cast & crew

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit Cast

Paul McCartney leads the cast, with John Lennon and Ringo Starr. Directed by Albert Maysles and Kathy Dougherty; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Albert Maysles and Kathy Dougherty

More films directed by Albert Maysles and Kathy Dougherty, best-rated first: Salesman, LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton, In Transit and Iris.

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The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit.

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Details

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit Also Known As

Also known as “披头士:入侵美利坚”.

Also known as
  • 披头士:入侵美利坚

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FAQ

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit?

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit released?

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit was released on November 13, 1991.

Who directed The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit?

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit was directed by Albert Maysles and Kathy Dougherty.

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Who is in the cast of The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit?

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit stars Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit have a post-credit scene?

No. The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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