Richard Lester

Born: 1932-01-19

Richard Lester (born 19 January 1932)  is an American-born British-based film director notable for his work with The Beatles in the 1960s and his work on the Superman film series in the 1980s.


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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

as Self
Released: 2016-09-15

The Beatles stormed through Europe's music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America....

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Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

as Man Watching Hearse Pass by (uncredited)
Released: 1979-06-15

Before the adventures that made them legends, they were charming mastermind Robert Leroy Parker,...

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The Beatles: Help!

as Self
Released: 2007-10-27

30 minute documentary about the making of the film Help! with Richard Lester, the cast and crew....

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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2006-11-28

A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media...

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The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-06-18

Screen icon Charlotte Rampling has fascinated the world of cinema, fashion and photography with...

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The Making of 'Superman II'

as Self
Released: 1982-01-01

Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.

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The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film

as uncredited
Released: 1959-10-31

A short film without any direct action designed more as an experiment, with disjointed comic...

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Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'

as Self
Released: 2004-10-28

Documentary about actor Peter Sellers and one of his most memorable film roles.

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The Making of 'Superman III'

as Self
Released: 1985-08-26

This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Superman III, a...

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Filmmakers in Action

as Self
Released: 2006-09-15

What is the state of cinema and what being a filmmaker means? What are the measures taken to...

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The Unknown Peter Sellers

as Himself
Released: 2000-04-25

Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers.

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A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema

as Self
Released: 1986-01-01

Documentary presenting Alan Parker’s view of British cinema with comments from Richard Lester...

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Richard Lester!

as uncredited
Released: 1998-09-16

A tribute to Richard Lester, Philadelphia-born filmmaker who moved to England to direct the...

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Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

as Himself - Director
Released: 2014-12-10

A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own...

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You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'

as Self
Released: 1995-01-01

Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its...

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Things They Said Today

as Self
Released: 2002-09-30

A documentary on the making of the Beatles' 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night," featuring director...

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Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 1993-09-05

Five programmes that trace a remarkable decade in British film-making through interviews with...

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