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Richard Lester Liebman (born January 19, 1932) is a retired American film director based in the United Kingdom, famous for his comedic and campy style of shooting movies and for his work in both US and UK cinema.
Richard Lester was one of the most influential directors of the 1960s, and continued his career into the 1970s and early '80s. He is best remembered for the two films he helmed starring The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help!
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- Director, Producer, Writer
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Richard Lester
Richard Lester, American filmmaker who successfully transferred the fast-cut stream-of-consciousness style of television commercials to the big screen. He was best known as the director of the Beatles movies A Hard Day’s Night and Help! His other movies included The Three Musketeers and Superman II.
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Learn about the life and career of Richard Lester, one of the most influential directors of the 1960s, best known for his Beatles films and Petulia. Find out his family, awards, trivia, and trademarks.
- Director, Producer, Writer
- January 19, 1932
Aug 5, 2015 · A career retrospective of the versatile and influential filmmaker who directed The Beatles, Peter Sellers and more. Learn about his unique style, his collaborations and his legacy in this comprehensive article by Peter Sobczynski.
Mar 30, 2012 · Richard Lester, director of A Hard Day's Night and The Three Musketeers, answers your questions.Watch similar interviews from our Your Q&A playlist: http://w...
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A Hard Day's Night: Directed by Richard Lester. With The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison. Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live TV performance.
