An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.
Direction
Lester's kinetic editing invented the modern music video
Production
Every frame looks like a psychedelic album cover
Acting
The lads' deadpan reactions to absolute nonsense
Director
Richard Lester
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Beatles were so stoned during filming they often forgot their lines; Lester just kept shooting their genuine confusion.
This film's frantic editing and fourth-wall breaks directly influenced the Monkees TV series and every subsequent pop star vehicle.
GB
