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Richard Lester
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Richard Lester

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1932 – 2006 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. · Active 1956–2016

Richard Lester, born in 1932, is an American-born British director whose distinctive approach to storytelling has left a mark on cult cinema. He directed The Knack... and How to Get It (1965), a film that captures the playful spirit of the 1960s, and Petulia (1968), which explores the complexities of love and disconnection in a vibrant yet chaotic world. His work on The Bed Sitting Room (1969) showcases his unique blend of absurdity and social commentary, while The Four Musketeers (1974) highlights his ability to merge humor with adventure, solidifying his place in the annals of genre filmmaking.

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The Four Musketeers

The Four Musketeers

1974 ★ 6.3
Director

The Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter.

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The Bed Sitting Room (1969) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Bed Sitting Room
1969 · ★6.0
Petulia (1968) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Petulia
1968 · ★6.0
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Knack... and How to Get It
1965 · ★6.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Superman II (1980)
Superman II
1980
Superman III (1983)
Superman III
1983
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
A Hard Day's Night
1964
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2016
The Three Musketeers (1973)
The Three Musketeers
1973
Help! (1965)
Help!
1965

Filmography

53 credits
2010s 2 credits
2016
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years as Self
Movie ★ 7.5
2014
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace as Self - Director
Movie
2000s 5 credits
2007
THE BEATLES in HELP! as Self
Movie ★ 6.5
2006
Filmmakers in Action as Self
Movie ★ 7.2
2004
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove' as Self
Movie ★ 5.8
2002
Things They Said Today as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
The Unknown Peter Sellers as Self
Movie ★ 8.2
1990s 5 credits
1998
Richard Lester!
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
Spike as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
1995
You Can't Do That! The Making of 'A Hard Day's Night' as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
1995
The Beatles Anthology as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 8.3
1993
Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties as Self - Presenter
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 3 credits
1986
A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema as Self
Movie
1985
The Making of 'Superman III' as Self
Movie ★ 6.8
1983
The Making of 'Superman II' as Self
Movie ★ 7.6
1970s 3 credits
1979
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days as Man Watching Hearse Pass by (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1975
La route
Movie ★ 8.0
1971
Film '72 as Self
TV ★ 4.7
1960s 1 credit
1968
Petulia: The Uncommon Movie as Himself
Movie
1950s 1 credit
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film
Movie ★ 5.6
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1991
Paul McCartney's Get Back Director
Movie ★ 8.6
1980s 5 credits
1989
The Return of the Musketeers Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1984
Finders Keepers Director
Movie ★ 5.4
1984
Finders Keepers Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.4
1983
Superman III Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1980
Superman II Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1970s 8 credits
1979
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days Director
Movie ★ 5.1
1979
Cuba Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
Robin and Marian Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
The Ritz Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1975
Royal Flash Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1974
The Four Musketeers● Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
Juggernaut Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1973
The Three Musketeers Director
Movie ★ 6.7
1960s 12 credits
1969
The Bed Sitting Room● Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
1969
The Bed Sitting Room● Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1968
Petulia● Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
How I Won the War Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1967
How I Won the War Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1965
The Knack... and How to Get It● Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1965
Help! Director
Movie ★ 6.9
1964
A Hard Day's Night Director
Movie ★ 7.3
1963
The Mouse on the Moon Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
It's Trad, Dad! Director
Movie ★ 5.7
1960
Mildred Script
Movie
1950s 7 credits
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film Writer
Movie ★ 5.6
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film Music
Movie ★ 5.6
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film Editor
Movie ★ 5.6
1959
The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film Cinematography
Movie ★ 5.6
1956
A Show Called Fred Director
TV
1956
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2d Director
TV