The Beatles parody so good, George Harrison almost sued himself laughing.
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
Writing
Eric Idle's savage, loving satire of music docs
Acting
Real rock stars playing themselves cluelessly
Director
Eric Idle
Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Neil Innes
Ron Nasty
Ricky Fataar
Stig O'Hara
Michael Palin
Eric Manchester
Mick Jagger
Self - Rock Star
George Harrison
The Interviewer (Jimmy “The Wallasey Warbler” Climmer)
John Belushi
Ron Decline
Dan Aykroyd
Brian Thigh
Bill Murray
Bill Murray the K.
Bianca Jagger
Martini McQuickly
Gilda Radner
Mrs. Emily Pules
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Iris Mountbatten / Chastity
Ronnie Wood
Hells Angel
Paul Simon
Self - Interviewee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
THE RUTLES: ALL YOU NEED IS CASH Trailer
1978
2003