Death of a Beatle ( Killing a Beatle )

Death of a Beatle (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Killing a Beatle
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
87 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Steven Dupler
Burt Kearns

Written By:
John Parsons Peditto

Actors:
Pete Best ..... Himself
George Harrison ..... Himself (archive footage)
John Lennon ..... Himself (archive footage)
Paul McCartney ..... Himself (archive footage)
Ringo Starr ..... Himself (archive footage)

Synopsis:

On the night of December 8th 1980, music legend and former Beatle John Lennon was shot dead outside his New York apartment building. His delusional assailant, Mark David Chapman, had been totally obsessed with Lennon for many years and even obtained the musician's autograph shortly before gunning him down. Immediately after his death, the outpouring of grief from people around the world was quite astounding, but not at all surprising. For every year the anniversary of this tragedy has brought massive tributes through quiet public reflections, tribute concerts and media based commemorations. With a loyal community of fans worldwide, these annual tributes are sure to continue and prosper.

Death of a Beatle examines how music legend John Lennon's name became forever intertwined with that of Mark David Chapman, the deranged fan who shot and killed him on 8 December 1980 outside his home in New York City. The man who robbed a generation of a great idol claims that his reading of Salinger's 'Catcher in the Rye' prompted his violence against Lennon. Never before broadcast audiotapes of Chapman and an interview with the man who's been talking with the killer for years will bring a new perspective to Chapman's horrific crime.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 10 March, 2012.