Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978, Musical, 1h 51m

27 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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I thought you might like to know that the Beatles (aka the act you've known for all these years) are ill-served by this kitschy, aggressively whimsical fantasy film that's most certainly not a thrill. Read critic reviews

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This musical, set to late-period Beatles hits, recounts the story of Sgt. Pepper's famed musical group, which found success during World War I bringing music to weary soldiers in the field. The band's leader has since died and now it's up to his grandson, Billy Shears (Peter Frampton), to carry on the group's traditions. To this end, he recruits the Henderson brothers (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) to help him defend the group's magic instruments from nefarious crook B.D. Hoffler.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Musical
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Schultz
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  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Peter Frampton
Billy Shears
Barry Gibb
Mark Henderson
Robin Gibb
Dave Henderson
Maurice Gibb
Bob Henderson
Donald Pleasence
B.D. Hoffler
Steve Martin
Dr. Maxwell Edison
Alice Cooper
Marvin Sunk (the "Sun King")
Billy Preston
Sgt. Pepper
Jackie Lomax
Michael Schultz
Director
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