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Backbeat (1994)

"5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band."

6.1/10 1h 40m Apr 01, 1994
Drama Music

Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, and Sutcliffe's girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.

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Movie Details

Original Title Backbeat
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe
Popularity: 2.1
Ian Hart
Ian Hart
John Lennon
Popularity: 2.1
Sheryl Lee
Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr
Popularity: 2.2
Gary Bakewell
Gary Bakewell
Paul McCartney
Popularity: 0.1
Chris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill
George Harrison
Popularity: 0.2
Scot Williams
Scot Williams
Pete Best
Popularity: 3.3
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Paul Duckworth
Ringo Starr
Popularity: 0.1
Kai Wiesinger
Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann
Popularity: 0.3
Jennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell
Popularity: 2.3
Rob Spendlove
Rob Spendlove
Arthur Ballard
Popularity: 0.9
Wolf Kahler
Wolf Kahler
Bert Kaempfert
Popularity: 1.2
James Doherty
James Doherty
Tony Sheridan
Popularity: 0.4

Key Crew

Director Iain Softley
Screenplay Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
Producer Finola Dwyer, Stephen Woolley, Sarah Curtis
Executive Producer Nik Powell, Hanno Huth
Editor Martin Walsh

Production

Film4 Productions
GB
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
US
The Rank Organisation
GB
Senator Film
DE

Videos & Trailers

35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley
35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley
Featurette
Backbeat (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Backbeat (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Keywords

guitar red-light district stuart sutcliffe boyfriend girlfriend relationship river elbe hamburg, germany photo reeperbahn

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Details
Release Date April 1, 1994
Runtime 1h 40m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
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