McCartney enjoys bash for 'Hard Day's Night'

Paul McCartney celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Beatles movie "A Hard Day's Night" at a private screening in London.

McCartney was reunited Tuesday with the cast and crew of the 1964 film, which shows the Beatles navigating a series of adventures as they prepare for a TV appearance.

"A Hard Day's Night" was an instant success upon release, bringing the young Liverpool natives — McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — even greater fame.

The film was released internationally this week on DVD, with additional rare footage of the foursome.

McCartney, 62, said he hadn't seen the movie since its release.

"Yes, it takes me back. It's great seeing it again," he said.