The Beatles Sing for Shell (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, The Beatles Sing for Shell is a music and documentary film, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Cameras from the Australian Channel 9 recorded the sixth and final show of the Melbourne leg of The Beatles' world tour on 17 June 1964. It was screened on 1 July 1964 as an hour-long special, The Beatles Sing For Shell, named after the oil company which sponsored the broadcast. Nine of The Beatles' Melbourne performances were included in the show (the others edited out and discarded at the insistence of Beatles manager Brian Epstein): I Saw Her Standing There, You Can't Do That, All My Loving, She Loves You, Till There Was You, Roll Over Beethoven, Can't Buy Me Love, Twist And Shout and Long Tall Sally. The complete unedited concert (from an alternate audio feed) was also aired on Australian radio.
Who’s in it. The Beatles Sing for Shell stars John Lennon as Self, Paul McCartney as Self, George Harrison as Self and Ringo Starr as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beatles Sing for Shell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beatles Sing for Shell tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beatles Sing for Shell (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beatles Sing for Shell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Beatles Sing for Shell?
- The Beatles Sing for Shell stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Jimmy Nicol.
- When was The Beatles Sing for Shell released?
- The Beatles Sing for Shell was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.