Help!

– This Beatles film has an obscure Asian cult, that believes in human sacrifice, chasing Ringo after h..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
1965
Help! (1965)

This Beatles film has an obscure Asian cult, that believes in human sacrifice, chasing Ringo after he accidentally put on the their victim's ceremonial ring. He is pursued by the cult, a pair of mad scientists, a member of a side cult that no longer believes in human sacrifice, and the London police who are trying to help.

Help! (1965) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Aug 1965

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Richard Lester

Writer:

Marc Behm (screenplay), Charles Wood (screenplay), Marc Behm (story)

Main Actors:

The Beatles, Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti

Plot:

An Eastern cult discovers that the sacrificial ring is missing. Ringo, drummer of The Beatles band has it; sent by the girl (who's to be sacrificed) as a gift. Clang, Ahme, Bhuta and several cult members leave for London to retrieve the ring. After several failed attempts to steal the ring, they confront him in an Indian restaurant. Ringo learns that if he does not return the ring soon, he will become the next sacrifice. Ringo then discovers that the ring is stuck on his finger. Its a race against time; John, Paul, and George try to protect their friend while they're all being chased not only by Clang and his minions, but also by two mad scientists and the chief inspector of Scotland yard. Will Ringo be saved, or will he be sacrificed?

Awards:

Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%