Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle

2004

0h 52m

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Overview

Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

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Beryl Adams

Self - Brian Epstein's Secretary

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Julia Baird

Self - John Lennon's Sister

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Frank Barsalona

Self - Concert Promoter

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Editing

Roy Benson

Self - Editor - Magical Mystery Tour

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Sid Bernstein

Self - Concert Promoter

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Alf Bicknell

Self - The Beatles' Chauffeur

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Mary Dostal

Self - The Liver Birds

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Bill Harry

Self - Founder of Mersey Beat Magazine

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Gibson Kemp

Self - Drummer - Paddy, Klaus & Gibson

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Richard Porter

Self - Beatles Historian

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Writing

Henry Stephens

Narrator

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Alistair Taylor

Self - General Manager of Apple

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Allan Williams

Self - The Beatles' First Manager

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Cilla Black

Self (archive footage)

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Brian Epstein

Self (archive footage)

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Gerry Marsden

Self (archive footage)

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George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

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Billy J. Kramer

Self (archive footage)

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John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

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Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

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Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

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Derek Taylor

Self - The Beatles' Former Press Agent (archive footage)

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