Backbeat(1994)
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Iain Softley
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Cast
Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr
Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe
Ian Hart
John Lennon
Gary Bakewell
Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neill
George Harrison
Scot Williams
Pete Best
Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann
Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell
Marcelle Duprey
Singer
John White
Sailor 1
Bernard Merrick
Sailor 2
Nicholas Tennant
Sailor 3
Finola Geraghty
Model
Rob Spendlove
Arthur Ballard
Charlie Caine
Lord Woodbine
Freda Kelly
Mrs Harrison
Paul Humpoletz
Bruno
Christiana Uriarte
Groupie
Backbeat — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Backbeat?+
Backbeat is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Backbeat come out?+
Backbeat was released in 1994.
How long is Backbeat?+
Backbeat runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Backbeat?+
Backbeat was directed by Iain Softley.
Who stars in Backbeat?+
Backbeat stars Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell and Chris O'Neill.
Is Backbeat worth watching?+
Backbeat holds a 6.2/10 rating from 115 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and music.
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