Let It Be

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Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in Let It Be (1970)

The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, fully restored for the first time.

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Réalisation
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Casting principal

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7,6/10

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Réalisation
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Casting principal

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

Récompensé par 1 Oscar
- 2 victoires au total

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Peter Brown

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Peter Craddock

Self - Third London Police Officer on Rooftop
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Ray Dagg

Self - First London Police Officer on Rooftop
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Geoff Emerick

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Mal Evans

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Kevin Harrington

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David Kendrick

Self - Moustachioed London Police Sergeant
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Eileen Kensley

Self - 'Apple Scruff'
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Michael Lindsay-Hogg

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George Martin

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Heather McCartney

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Linda McCartney

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Anecdotes
Following the argument with Sir Paul McCartney seen in the movie, George Harrison went home and wrote the song "Wah-Wah", which he recorded for his first solo album two years later. Three days after the argument with McCartney, Harrison temporarily quit the Beatles after a row with John Lennon. Harrison was coaxed back a week later, after McCartney promised that they would start recording in the band's new Apple Studios, instead of Twickenham Studios.

Gaffes
Due to the two-camera technique used to film most of the scenes, during much of the performances the audio does not match up with the performers. One such example is during the Suzy Parker segment, and again during I Got a Feeling, though this scene was filmed using five cameras.

Citations
John Lennon: I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition.

Versions alternatives
The first cut, which was supervised by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and The Beatles themselves, ran for 210 minutes. It was screened in a private screening room on 20th July, 1969. After the screening, three of The Beatles wanted further cuts to be made. According to Mark Lewisohn's "The Complete Beatles Chronicle", a second version was edited in the absence of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This new cut (with a considerable amount of "John and Yoko" footage cut out) became the 81-minute release that made the cinemas. In an interview on the "I Am The Eggpod" podcast, Lindsay-Hogg confirmed that the footage deleted from the theatrical release contained a large amount of material featuring Lennon and Ono sitting alone away from the group and "whispering to each other". Lindsay-Hogg claims that about "one reel of film" was removed.

Connexions
Edited from The Beatles: Don't Let Me Down (1969)

Bandes originales
Paul's Piano Intro
Performed by The Beatles
Written by Paul McCartney
Published by Apple Records
Courtesy of Apple Records

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Let it Be Again!!!

Yes the film is poorly edited--the sound sometimes doesn't exactly sync...but hey its the Beatles. Finally playing themselves in a film designed to show off their musical roots and working toward an album stripped of the "hee, hee, hee" and "blowing bubbles through straws". I saw the film when it was released 37 years ago. I have a VHS copy. I watch it at least two times a year. I still to this day do not see a film about a group breaking up. Albeit--there were some tense moments...but what "family" doesn't have tense moments. I remember the scene between Harrison and McCartney over George's guitar playing for "I've Got A Feeling"/I remember the scene between Lennon and McCartney discussing George's reluctance to "going out on the road". Tense/Uptight--sure--but what shines the most is the music. The rooftop concert shows just how hot a band the Beatles actually were. I actually find the album to be a joy...they actually get a chance to rock out just like they did in the early days. And with a nod to Lennon, they actually had a bite to these new songs. To dismiss this film is a big mistake. If anything--it should be looked upon as a historical document. I am all in favor of the film coming out on DVD. It would be a blast to see the unused footage and more.