Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle

Jan 1, 2004

0h 52m

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Overview

Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Self - Brian Epstein's Secretary

Beryl Adams

Self - John Lennon's Sister

Julia Baird

Self - Concert Promoter

Frank Barsalona

Self - Editor - Magical Mystery Tour

Roy Benson

Self - Concert Promoter

Sid Bernstein

Self - The Beatles' Chauffeur

Alf Bicknell

Self - The Liver Birds

Mary Dostal

Self - Founder of Mersey Beat Magazine

Bill Harry

Self - Drummer - Paddy, Klaus & Gibson

Gibson Kemp

Self - Beatles Historian

Richard Porter

Narrator

Henry Stephens

Self - General Manager of Apple

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5.7

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9.0

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7.2

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6.8

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7.6

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6.9

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10.0

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6.3

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7.5

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