Richard Lester
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.
| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.005 |
| Birthday | 1932-01-19 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Also Known As | Richard Lester Liebman, Dick Lester, |
1979
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
4.8/31
Before the adventures that made them legends, they were charming mastermind Robert Leroy Parker, alias Butch Cassidy, and crack-shot outlaw Harry Alon...
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Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
2007
The Beatles: Help!
6.5/18
30 minute documentary about the making of the film Help! with Richard Lester, the cast and crew. Includes exclusive behind the scenes footage of The B...
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The Beatles: Help!
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
5.4/27
A short film without any direct action designed more as an experiment, with disjointed comic scenes with no common thread.
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The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
1995
You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
6/1
Thirty years after A Hard Day's Night, its producer, director, writer and others describe its making. United Artists Records came to Walter Shenson, a...
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You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night'
2023
The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
6.8/4
Screen icon Charlotte Rampling has fascinated the world of cinema, fashion and photography with her mysterious and almost inaccessible beauty. A major...
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The Enigmatic Charlotte Rampling
1985
The Making of 'Superman III'
6.667/3
This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Superman III, a more comical take on the superhero story in which the...
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The Making of 'Superman III'
1986
A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
0/0
Documentary presenting Alan Parker’s view of British cinema with comments from Richard Lester and others and location report from King’s Lynn on the m...
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A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
2014
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
0/0
A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. Wit...
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Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
1998
Richard Lester!
4/1
A tribute to Richard Lester, Philadelphia-born filmmaker who moved to England to direct the modern classics "A Hard Day's Night," "Petulia," and "Help...
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Richard Lester!
2016
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
7.53/368
The Beatles stormed through Europe's music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth...
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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
1982
The Making of 'Superman II'
7.6/7
Documentary about the making of the sequel to Superman.
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The Making of 'Superman II'
2004
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
5.8/5
Documentary about actor Peter Sellers and one of his most memorable film roles.
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Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove'
2002
Things They Said Today
0/0
A documentary on the making of the Beatles' 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night," featuring director Richard Lester, music producer George Martin, screenwri...
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Things They Said Today
2006
Filmmakers in Action
6.8/4
What is the state of cinema and what being a filmmaker means? What are the measures taken to protect authors' copyright? What is their legal status in...
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Filmmakers in Action
2000
The Unknown Peter Sellers
8/4
Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers.
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The Unknown Peter Sellers
1996
Spike
0/0
Spike personally tells the story of his life from India, World War II to The Goons and his Q series
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Spike
1968
Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
0/0
A short featurette on the making of "Petulia"
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Petulia: The Uncommon Movie
2006
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
6/5
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Cre...
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
1975
La route
0/0
Mercadet, a young man, and Morin, a forty-something, meet in a brothel in India. They team up to continue their journey together. Along the way, they...
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