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.

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Help! (1965)

Stop worrying! HELP! is on the way!

★ 6.9/10 July 29, 1965 92 min

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Director: Richard Lester  ·  Writers: Marc Behm, Charles Wood

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.

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John Lennon John Lennon John Paul McCartney Paul McCartney Paul George Harrison George Harrison George Ringo Starr Ringo Starr Ringo Leo McKern Leo McKern Clang Eleanor Bron Eleanor Bron Ahme Victor Spinetti Victor Spinetti Foot Roy Kinnear Roy Kinnear Algernon John Bluthal John Bluthal Bhuta Patrick Cargill Patrick Cargill Superintendent Alfie Bass Alfie Bass Doorman Warren Mitchell Warren Mitchell Abdul

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CinemaSerf
CinemaSerf June 9, 2025
★ 7/10

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 help out and that only makes matters worse. You see the men in the white coats also realise that this ring is unique and they want it too! If it can’t come off voluntarily then “Foot” (Victor Spinetti) and his hapless sidekick “Algernon” (the ever reliable Roy Kinnear) will just have to resort to more drastic measures. What now ensues sees a series of “Fu Manchu” meets “Pink Panther” meets “Dads Army” escapades with loads of messy slapstick comedy to…