Brian Epstein

Brian Epstein

Nacimiento : 1934-09-19, Liverpool, England, UK

Muerte : 1967-08-27

Historia

Brian Samuel Epstein was a British music entrepreneur who managed the Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967. Epstein was born into a family of successful retailers in Liverpool, who put him in charge of their music shop, where he displayed a gift for talent-spotting.

Perfil

Brian Epstein

Películas

Abbey Road: Si las paredes cantasen
Self (archive footage)
La historia no contada del estudio Abbey Road, entrevistas con estrellas y acceso íntimo a las instalaciones.
3212 Un-redacted
Producer
Unraveling the truth behind the deaths of 4 U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Africa leads to evidence of a cover-up at the highest levels of the Army.
3212 Un-redacted
Director
Unraveling the truth behind the deaths of 4 U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Africa leads to evidence of a cover-up at the highest levels of the Army.
How the Beatles Changed the World
Self (archive footage)
La fascinante historia de la revolución cultural, social, espiritual y musical aparecida tras la llegada de los Beatles. El documental aborda el impacto que los cuatro miembros del grupo tuvieron, desde su primer impacto en Liverpool hasta su llegada a los Estados Unidos y su expansión por todo el mundo. De cómo unos subversivos jóvenes de clase media pasaron a convertirse en todo unos héroes contraculturales para toda una generación. Una nueva toma a la que quizás haya sido el grupo más importante en la historia de la música, cuyo impacto en la cultura popular parece imborrable.
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond
Himself (archive footage)
A través de material de archivo inédito de los Beatles, este documental musical analiza el que llegaría a ser uno de los álbumes más emblemáticos de todos los tiempos.
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Self (archive footage)
Es ésta una muestra más del interés de Scorsese por el mundo de la música. En este caso muestra el viaje musical y personal de George Harrison y su constante búsqueda de un equilibrio entre lo físico y lo espiritual. Además de las consabidas imágenes de archivo, incluye el testimonio de amigos y familiares sobre la vida del antiguo Beatle.
I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Himself (archive footage)
I Was There…When the Beatles Played The Cavern tells the story of the underground venue which has become synonymous with one of the world’s greatest bands – The Beatles. The programme includes rare archive footage of the Cavern Club in the sixties, including film of The Beatles performing ‘Some Other Guy’ at the club. On 9 February 1961, having recently returned to Liverpool from performing in Hamburg, The Beatles played at The Cavern for the first of nearly 300 appearances at the club. By the time they played their last gig there, Beatlemania had swept Britain and the band was conquering the world.
Beatles, The Journey
The Beatles Explosion
Self (archive footage)
Documentary / Music/Musical - This rare documentary explores the early days of The Beatles with rare interviews, newsreels, press conferences and TV appearances. This celebration of Beatlemania presents a candid look at the Fab Four, detailing their thoughts of fame, the screaming fans and the media's fascination with their hair.
Inside John Lennon - Unauthorized
Self (archive footage)
Fueled by archival film clips and captivating anecdotes from friends and family, this unauthorized biography of John Lennon captures a lesser-known side of the Beatle who caused as much a stir with his personal causes as he did with his music. Highlights include rarely told stories about Lennon's upbringing from his half sister, Julia Baird, and tales from former members of Lennon's first band, the Quarrymen.
Beatles: Big Beat Box
Self (archive footage)
The early days of The Beatles are captured in this fascinating film. Featuring behind the scenes clips, it traces the Fab Four's start as Liverpool lads playing the local clubs to 'making it' in Germany. Early press conferences and interviews reveal their charisma and knack for messing around - yeah, yeah, yeah!
Cilla at the Savoy
Producer
In April 1966, Cilla opened in a 3-week cabaret season at London’s Savoy Hotel. On her final Sunday, she starred in her own television special produced by her manager Brian Epstein’s film company, Subafilms. It was the first colour television show of its kind to be made by an independent producer in Britain. The show was broadcast in the UK in black & white but aired in colour in The Netherlands and the USA. ‘Cilla at the Savoy’ was one of the most watched television specials of the 1960s.
Ferry Cross the Mersey
Producer
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Self - The Beatles Manager
New York, USA, February 1964. Five grueling days in the life of George, John, Paul and Ringo, the Fab Four, The Beatles: the hysterical fan reception at JFK airport; several press conferences; in their rooms at the Plaza Hotel; in the backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show; hanging out with the legendary DJ Murray the K; and the frantic return home.
The Mersey Sound
Self
This 1963 film packed with raw, archive footage and interviews is the story of the Mersey Sound. Fuelled by Beatlemania, this musical explosion changed the face of pop music forever. The Beatles, The Undertakers and Group One are filmed in a number of venues including The Iron Door and Southport’s Little Theatre.