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McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

2026 · 90 min

This is a dedicated journey into the enduring mystery surrounding a legendary piece of musical history.

Directed by
Arthur Cary
Genres
Documentary, Music
Tagline
the extraordinary journey of one of the most famous instruments
Overview
For over fifty years, the disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it.
How it feels
Earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Music, mystery, celebrity, memory
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Arthur Cary
Genres
Documentary, Music
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

Cast

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Details

Genres
documentary, music
Directed by
Arthur Cary
Starring
Paul McCartney, Mike McGear, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello
Runtime
90 min
Country
United Kingdom

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