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Richard Lester (born 19 January 1932) is an American-born British-based film director notable for his work with The Beatles in the 1960s and his work on the Superman film series in the 1980s.
Richard Lester is an American-born, British-based director recognized for his influence on 1960s cinema through his rapid-fire editing and comedic timing.
He is best known for directing The Beatles' films A Hard Day's Night and Help!, as well as The Three Musketeers and the Superman film series in the 1980s.
His films typically employ a kinetic, non-linear editing style often associated with the British New Wave, frequently blending absurdism with social satire. Follow Richard Lester on Mood.