The Rutles 1978

This seminal mockumentary satirizes the career of the Beatles via a fictional pop group called the Rutles. Commonly known as the “Pre-Fab Four,“ Barry Wom (John Halsey), Dirk McQuickly (Eric Idle), Stig O’Hara (Rikki Fataar) and Ron Nasty (Neil Innes) are a gang of mop-topped goofballs from Liverpool, England whose songs bewitch the entire world. But between hits like “Cheese and Onions“ and “Doubleback Alley,“ the group ultimately implodes, leading to a bitter public breakup. For the sequel, click here “The Rutles 1978“ is a satirical film that parodies the Beatles and their rise to success and eventual disbandment, following the story of the fictional band The Ruttles. The film features music and humor that will leave fans of the Beatles and comedy alike thoroughly amused. The documentary-style narrative includes interviews with fictional band members and real-life celebrities. [00:01] This section is an introducti