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Director: Richard Lester
Actor: The Beatles
Studio: Capitol
Category: DVD

List Price: $29.98
Buy New: $19.97
You Save: $10.01 (33%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 323 reviews
Sales Rank: 1558

Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dts Surround Sound, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.75:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 149 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6

MPN: C9DW-10347
EAN: 5099951034795
ASIN: B000VSBX34

Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2007
Release Date: November 6, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Beatles followed up their debut film A HARD DAY'S NIGHT with this fanciful spy spoof. When Ringo adds a new ring to his collection he's unaware of how important and dangerous this piece of jewelry is. On one hand a religious cult considers it a sacred object and the wearer must become a sacrifice to their gods. On the other hand the ring has magical abilities that hold the key to supreme power. Soon the boys from Liverpool are engaged in a slapstick and madcap chase round the world as a crazed scientist a pack of crooks and several religious fanatics set out to capture the band. Watch for the English Channel swimmer who seems to be perpetually lost and appears in nearly every location. Includes Beatles' hits including "Help!" "Ticket To Ride" "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" and many more.System Requirements:Running Time: 153 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/SHOWBIZ Rating: G UPC: 5099951034795 Manufacturer No: C9DW-10347

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After the worldwide success of A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles and director Richard Lester reunited for a follow-up film, Eight Arms to Hold You. Well, that wasn't the final title; a pleading Lennon-McCartney tune provided the catchier handle: Help! A loose semispoof of the globe-trotting James Bond pictures, Help! has always been considered a somewhat disorganized comedown from its predecessor; but it presents "the famous Beatles" even more clearly as the English cousins of the Marx Brothers. The plot has an Eastern religious cult declaring that the new ring on Ringo's finger is the key element in a human sacrifice; they will stop at nothing to obtain it. Meanwhile, a mad scientist (crazed Victor Spinetti, who also appeared in A Hard Day's Night and Magical Mystery Tour) believes that if he has the ring, he could--dare we say it?--rule the world. The songs, including "Ticket to Ride" and "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," are filmed with gleeful ingenuity, in locations such as the Bahamas, an Austrian ski resort, and the Salisbury Plain. The relentless nonsense becomes nearly the equivalent of a swinging-'60s Alice in Wonderland: for instance, Paul shrinks to the size of a gum wrapper, John fishes a season ticket out of his soup, George wears a top hat on the ski slopes, the lads sing the "Ode to Joy" to a lion. Oh, and the film is dedicated to Elias Howe, "who in 1846 invented the sewing machine." Brilliant. --Robert Horton


Customer Reviews:   Read 318 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars why so cheap?   October 7, 2008
Mr. Martin A. Pizzuti (New York, New York USA)
I remember when this DVD set sold for about $179.00; I purchased it new from Amazon for $29.95. I'd like to know: why so cheap? Was it a mistake? It's now selling for $80.00 on this site.....feels like the stock market to me.


5 out of 5 stars No HELP! needed for boxset.   October 6, 2008
David R. S. Pedro
This boxset was absolutely amazing. I was thrilled with the item the second I opened it. I couldn't believe the amount of thought that was put into creating this DVD collection together. This is truly a collection that a diehard Beatles fan should not be without.


5 out of 5 stars Recommended   October 5, 2008
Paul J. Duran
Simply, Beatles fan a must have.HELP! Movie Beatles.
Wonderful book, Pictures, Beatles.Buy 2 save one for your collection.



3 out of 5 stars HELP! (Deleuxe Edition)   October 4, 2008
G. West (Manitoba)
Bought this at the beginning of the month on one of the Gold Box sales....Had to take advantage of it as i wanted the Deluxe Set but didn't want to pay the big $$$$.. As it turns out that was a great move as i just don't think this thing is worth $120.00.. Don't get me wrong , i love the band , i love the movies , but the extras weren't all that exciting....


4 out of 5 stars beatles help movie   September 16, 2008
Karen G. Woodfin
It's a silly movie,really, but The Beatles are such legends. It's worth a look just for all the great music. Great for collector's of Beatles memorabilia.

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