Catch Us If You Can

film by Boorman [1965]

Also known as: “Having a Wild Weekend”

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Catch Us If You Can, also known as Having a Wild Weekend, is a 1965 British film directed by John Boorman. The movie follows the British rock group the Dave Clark Five during their time in Bristol, utilizing the cityscape as a backdrop. Inspired by the success of The Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night, Boorman's film showcased his emerging innovative style.1

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John Boorman
Early documentaries, first feature film, and Point Blank
Boorman’s first feature film, Catch Us If You Can (1965; also known as Having a Wild Weekend), followed the British rock group the Dave Clark Five through Bristol, using the cityscape as backdrop. Although inspired by the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night (1964), it highlighted the director’s innovative style.
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Boorman’s first feature film, Catch Us If You Can (1965; also known as Having a Wild Weekend), followed the British rock group the Dave Clark Five through Bristol, using the cityscape as backdrop. Although inspired by the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night (1964), it highlighted the director’s innovative style.
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