Ringo Starr and Leo McKern steal their scenes in this entertaining vehicle for the Beatles. The former is sent a magic ring that won’t come off, which is unfortunate because the latter (“Clang”) has decided that the wearer of this jewel is to be sprayed in red paint and then ritually sacrificed to appease his cultish god. When the dead-pan Ringo realises just what peril he is in, he tries to get some scientists to…
Stop worrying! HELP! is on the way!
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.
Top Cast
John Lennon
John
Paul McCartney
Paul
George Harrison
George
Ringo Starr
Ringo
Leo McKern
Clang
Eleanor Bron
Ahme
Victor Spinetti
Foot
Roy Kinnear
Algernon
John Bluthal
Bhuta
Patrick Cargill
Superintendent
Alfie Bass
Doorman
Warren Mitchell
Abdul
Peter Copley
Jeweller
Bruce Lacey
Lawnmower
Danny Almond
(uncredited)
Thomas Baptiste
Bahamian Police Chief (uncredited)
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What is Help! about?
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…
When was Help! released?
Help! was released in 1965.
What genres does Help! belong to?
Help! is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Music.
Who stars in Help!?
The cast of Help! includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Leo McKern.