---
title: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sgt-pepper-s-lonely-hearts-club-band-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36759
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sgt-pepper-s-lonely-hearts-club-band-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Adventure, Music, Comedy, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Robert Stigwood Organization, NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A small town band finds fame in the music business and fights to save their home."

### Why Watch
- features music of the beatles
- includes appearances by big name groups like peter frampton and aerosmith

### Caveats & Content Note
- the band loses track of their roots in the big-time music biz
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG rating and blends adventure, music, comedy, and science fiction elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, adventure, comedy, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Schultz
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Robert Stigwood Organization, NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Frampton** as *Billy Shears*
- **Barry Gibb** as *Mark Henderson*
- **Robin Gibb** as *Dave Henderson*
- **Maurice Gibb** as *Bob Henderson*
- **Frankie Howerd** as *Mean Mr. Mustard*
- **Paul Nicholas** as *Dougie Shears*
- **Donald Pleasence** as *B.D. Brockhurst*
- **Sandy Farina** as *Strawberry Fields*
- **Dianne Steinberg** as *Lucy*
- **Steve Martin** as *Dr. Maxwell Edison*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the movie released?
The film was released on 07/24/1978 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film encompasses adventure, music, comedy, and science fiction.

### Q: What is the premise of the story?
A small town band makes it big in the music industry and must thwart a plot to destroy their home town.

### Q: Which musical artists are featured?
The musical uses the music of The Beatles and features groups like Peter Frampton and Aerosmith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36759)

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