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  1. 5 days ago · A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 musical comedy film starring the English rock band the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr —during the height of Beatlemania. Directed by Richard Lester, it was written by Alun Owen and originally released by United Artists.

  2. May 28, 2024 · This list rounds up the best movies directed by Richard Lester, showcasing his versatility and impact on cinema. From musical adventures to swashbuckling escapades, each film reflects Lester’s ability to transform ordinary scripts into extraordinary cinematic experiences.

  3. Jun 12, 2024 · Richard Lester, now entrenched as the series director having taken over from Richard Donner on Superman II during production, takes the humor elements he elevated in that cobbled together masterpiece and cranks it up to 11.

  4. Jun 1, 2024 · A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was a departure from Richard Lester’s previous films. Known for his innovative filmmaking techniques, Lester brought a different style to this comedic period piece. The movie explores themes of desire, ambition, and the pursuit of freedom.

  5. 1 day ago · Directed by Richard Lester from an Oscar-nominated original screenplay by Alun Owen, the milestone film was also aptly nominated for musical scoring. (George Martin lost to Andre Previn for My Fair Lady.) After the Beatles exploded onto the global stage by early 1964, the British pop group ...

  6. 4 days ago · Director: Richard Lester Image via United Artists. The general consensus seems to be that A Hard Day’s Night is the better Beatles film than Help!, and the general consensus is right ...

  7. 6 days ago · The Beatles’ most-covered song, ‘Yesterday,’ inspired a movie of the same name, and remains a high-water mark in the group’s career. Even by The Beatles ’ exceptional standards, Monday ...

  8. 2 days ago · It is the first of four installments in the Superman film series starring Reeve as Superman. The film was directed by Richard Donner based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton.

  9. Jun 7, 2024 · Born in 1932, Richard (aka Dick) Lester is best known for his work with The Beatles. Lester’s first short film The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film (1959), with Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers, brought him to the attention of The Beatles who chose him to make A Hard Day’s Night in 1964.

  10. Jun 12, 2024 · Superman II (1980) was a commercial hit, but Donner was replaced by Richard Lester after filming had begun, and the result was a story that shifted abruptly between dramatic and slapstick elements.