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Let It Be

"An intimate bioscopic experience with The Beatles."

1970 1h 21m EN
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A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."

β€œAn intimate bioscopic experience with The Beatles.”

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Where to watch Β· US

Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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81 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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56 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, shot by Anthony B. Richmond. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Lenny shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Lennon and Paul McCartney and George Harrison carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "An intimate bioscopic experience with The Beatles.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0065976 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Lindsay-Hogg directs. Anthony B. Richmond behind the camera. Tony Lenny cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 181 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 256 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 4Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, shot by Anthony B. Richmond. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Tony Lenny shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6John Lennon and Paul McCartney and George Harrison carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "An intimate bioscopic experience with The Beatles.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0065976 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Editing
Tony Lenny
Runtime
81 min Β· 1h 21m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
G

Awards

  • Academy Award for Best Original Score

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Michael Lindsay-Hogg

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Apple Corps

    Apple Corps

    GB

  • ABKCO Films

    ABKCO Films

    US

Key crew

  • SongsJohn Lennon
  • SongsPaul McCartney
  • SongsGeorge Harrison
  • Assistant DirectorRay Freeborn
  • Camera OperatorMike Fox
  • SoundPeter Sutton
  • EditorTony Lenny
  • ProducerNeil Aspinall
  • Co-ProducerSaul Swimmer
  • Boom OperatorRoy Mingaye
  • ProducerAllen Klein
  • Executive ProducerRingo Starr
  • ProducerMal Evans
  • Assistant EditorPeter Hollywood
  • Executive ProducerJohn Lennon
  • Camera OperatorLes Parrott
  • Music ProducerPhil Spector
  • Executive ProducerGeorge Harrison
  • Executive ProducerPaul McCartney
  • Boom OperatorKen Reynolds
  • Clapper LoaderPaul Bond
  • Co-EditorGraham Gilding

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • concert
  • rock 'n' roll
  • studio
  • rock band

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)1970-05-13GΒ· New York City, New York
  • Digital2024-05-08RΒ· Restored version on Disney+

Also known as

International titles

  • Die Beatles - Let It BeDE
  • γ‚Άγƒ»γƒ“γƒΌγƒˆγƒ«γ‚Ί: Let It BeJP
  • The Beatles: Let It BeGB
  • "Let it be"GB
  • Deixa EstarBR

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