Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
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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.
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Runtime
52 min
Release Date
2004-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Beryl Adams
Self - Brian Epstein's Secretary
Julia Baird
Self - John Lennon's Sister
Frank Barsalona
Self - Concert Promoter
Roy Benson
Self - Editor - Magical Mystery Tour
Sid Bernstein
Self - Concert Promoter
Alf Bicknell
Self - The Beatles' Chauffeur
Mary Dostal
Self - The Liver Birds
Bill Harry
Self - Founder of Mersey Beat Magazine
Gibson Kemp
Self - Drummer - Paddy, Klaus & Gibson
Richard Porter
Self - Beatles Historian
Henry Stephens
Narrator
Alistair Taylor
Self - General Manager of Apple
Allan Williams
Self - The Beatles' First Manager
Cilla Black
Self (archive footage)
Brian Epstein
Self (archive footage)
Gerry Marsden
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Billy J. Kramer
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
Derek Taylor
Self - The Beatles' Former Press Agent (archive footage)
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