Brian Epstein

Brian Epstein

Born: September 19, 1934
Died: August 27, 1967
in Liverpool, England, UK
Brian Samuel Epstein was a British music entrepreneur who managed the Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967. Epstein was born into a family of successful retailers in Liverpool, who put him in charge of their music shop, where he displayed a gift for talent-spotting.

Movies for Brian Epstein...

If These Walls Could Sing
Title: If These Walls Could Sing
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 3, 2022
Type: Movie
The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all-star interviews and intimate access to the premises.
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How the Beatles Changed the World
Title: How the Beatles Changed the World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 23, 2017
Type: Movie
The fascinating story of the cultural, social, spiritual, and musical revolution ignited by the coming of the Beatles. Tracing the impact that these four band members had, first in their native Britain and soon after worldwide, it reappraises the band and follows their path from young subversives to countercultural heroes. Featuring fresh, revealing interviews with key collaborators as well as a wealth of rarely-seen archival footage, this is a bold new take on the most significant band in the history of music and their enduring impact on popular culture.
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It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond
Title: It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 26, 2017
Type: Movie
Featuring interviews with former employees, fellow musicians, family members and journalists, and supported by original and exclusive never-seen-before footage, this star-studded rockumentary offers a fascinating insight into the creation and recording of one of the most ground-breaking and influential albums in pop history.
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George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Title: George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 5, 2011
Type: Movie
Director Martin Scorsese profiles former Beatle George Harrison in this reverent portrait that mixes interviews and archival footage, featuring commentary from the likes of Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Yoko Ono.
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I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Title: I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 9, 2011
Type: Movie
I Was There…When the Beatles Played The Cavern tells the story of the underground venue which has become synonymous with one of the world’s greatest bands – The Beatles. The programme includes rare archive footage of the Cavern Club in the sixties, including film of The Beatles performing ‘Some Other Guy’ at the club. On 9 February 1961, having recently returned to Liverpool from performing in Hamburg, The Beatles played at The Cavern for the first of nearly 300 appearances at the club. By the time they played their last gig there, Beatlemania had swept Britain and the band was conquering the world.
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The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Memories
Title: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Memories
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: September 30, 2008
Type: Movie
This nostalgic retrospective with colleagues and friends of the Beatles fondly recalls Paul McCartney's simple plan for the "Magical Mystery Tour" movie: to let assorted odd characters climb aboard a bus, then film their adventures. The 1967 movie was a cinematic flop, but Keith McCartney (Paul's brother) and other insiders reveal the excitement and camaraderie in those salad days before tensions within the Fab Four began to split them apart.
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The Beatles Explosion
Title: The Beatles Explosion
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
Documentary / Music/Musical - This rare documentary explores the early days of The Beatles with rare interviews, newsreels, press conferences and TV appearances. This celebration of Beatlemania presents a candid look at the Fab Four, detailing their thoughts of fame, the screaming fans and the media's fascination with their hair.
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Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Title: Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.
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Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized
Title: Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 25, 2003
Type: Movie
Fueled by archival film clips and captivating anecdotes from friends and family, this unauthorized biography of John Lennon captures a lesser-known side of the Beatle who caused as much a stir with his personal causes as he did with his music. Highlights include rarely told stories about Lennon's upbringing from his half sister, Julia Baird, and tales from former members of Lennon's first band, the Quarrymen.
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Beatles: The Journey
Title: Beatles: The Journey
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 17, 2003
Type: Movie
Utilizing rare archive footage, news reels and unique interviews, this riveting music documentary follows the formation and astonishing rise of the world's first supergroup: The Beatles. Re-live the events that marked them as a music phenomenon and follows their careers through to the untimely deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison.
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Beatles: Big Beat Box
Title: Beatles: Big Beat Box
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 3, 2001
Type: Movie
The early days of The Beatles are captured in this fascinating film. Featuring behind the scenes clips, it traces the Fab Four's start as Liverpool lads playing the local clubs to 'making it' in Germany. Early press conferences and interviews reveal their charisma and knack for messing around - yeah, yeah, yeah!
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The Brian Epstein Story
Title: The Brian Epstein Story
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: December 25, 1998
Type: Movie
Documentary on the life of Brian Epstein, the man who brought The Beatles to fame. A Documentary examining the turbulent life and career of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Gay when homosexuality was illegal, a gambler, shopkeeper and failed actor, he was also pop king with a Midas touch who, in the 60s, was as well known as the band he managed. Broadcast in two episodes on the BBC Series Arena
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Title: The Beatles Anthology
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 19, 1995
Type: TV
A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.
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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Title: Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 25, 1979
Type: Movie
A documentary on the pop music and culture of the 1960's, featuring film and video clips of 60's-era performers.
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What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Title: What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Character: Self - The Beatles Manager
Released: October 16, 1964
Type: Movie
New York, USA, February 1964. Five grueling days in the life of George, John, Paul and Ringo, the Fab Four, The Beatles: the hysterical fan reception at JFK airport; several press conferences; in their rooms at the Plaza Hotel; in the backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show; hanging out with the legendary DJ Murray the K; and the frantic return home.
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The Beatles Come to Town
Title: The Beatles Come to Town
Character: Self
Released: December 22, 1963
Type: Movie
Pathe News technicolor short showing The Beatles in concert at the ABC Cinema in Manchester, Lancashire on 11/20/63. This footage was incorporated into the 1965 Pathe feature "Pop Gear.”
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The Mersey Sound
Title: The Mersey Sound
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 1963
Type: Movie
This 1963 film packed with raw, archive footage and interviews is the story of the Mersey Sound. Fuelled by Beatlemania, this musical explosion changed the face of pop music forever. The Beatles, The Undertakers and Group One are filmed in a number of venues including The Iron Door and Southport’s Little Theatre.