What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA

Oct 16, 1964

1h 10m

★ 7.5

Their historic 1st trip to the USA in 1964!

Overview

New York, USA, February 1964. Five grueling days in the life of George, John, Paul and Ringo, the Fab Four, The Beatles: the hysterical fan reception at JFK airport; several press conferences; in their rooms at the Plaza Hotel; in the backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show; hanging out with the legendary DJ Murray the K; and the frantic return home.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Maysles Films

Granada Television

What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA Trailers

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Cast

Self - The Beatles Member

George Harrison

Self - The Beatles Member

John Lennon

Self - The Beatles Member

Paul McCartney

Self - The Beatles Member

Ringo Starr

Self - The Beatles Manager

Brian Epstein

Self - The Beatles Road Manager

Mal Evans

Self - John's Wife

Cynthia Lennon

Self - Radio DJ

Murray the K

Self - TV Host

Ed Sullivan

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