5 Star Rating **
With the death of manager, Brian Epstein, The Beatles blindly tried to control their own affairs, and this film was one of the worst idea's. It was mainly McCartney's project, and even today it still looks pretty awful!
Written by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Written by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Directed by The Beatles, Bernard Knowles (uncredited)
Starring
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
Jessie Robins
Vivian Stanshall
Mal Evans
Ivor Cutler
Derek Royle
Victor Spinetti
Miranda Forbes
Narrated by John Lennon
Music by The Beatles, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Shirley Evans (accordionist), George Martin
Producer - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gavrik Losey, Dennis O'Dell
Editor Roy Benson
Cinematography - Daniel Lacambre, Richard Starkey M.B.E.
Running time - 52 minutes
Production company(s) Apple Corps / BBC
Distributor New Line Cinema (US)
Release - Original channel BBC1
Original release 26 December 1967
Songs
- "Magical Mystery Tour"
- "The Fool on the Hill"
- "She Loves You" (played on a fairground organ as part of the general medley of background music during the impromptu race)
- "Flying" (John Lennon / Paul McCartney / George Harrison / Richard Starkey)
- "All My Loving" (orchestrated, as background music)
- "I Am the Walrus"
- "Jessie’s Dream" (instrumental piece, not released on any audio recording)
- "Blue Jay Way" (George Harrison)
- "Death Cab for Cutie" (Vivian Stanshall / Neil Innes) Performed by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
- "Your Mother Should Know"
- "Magical Mystery Tour" (part, once more)
- "Hello, Goodbye" (part, finale played over end credits)