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Becoming the Beatles (2012)
TV Movie | 52 min | Documentary, History, Music

Becoming the Beatles (2012)

TV Movie | 52 min | Documentary, History, Music

The early days of The Beatles, from early incarnations of the band to their final, legendary line-up, their first hit and their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Directors

Paul Clark | Chris Cowey

Writer

Paul Clark

Producer

Paul Clark

Editor

Sian Lattimer

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Updated Dec 31, 2012

Release date

2012 (United States)

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27 cast members

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