Backbeat (1994)

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

Audience Score

60

Backbeat

R 1 hr 40 minApr 1st, 1994Drama, 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.

StarringStephen DorffIan HartSheryl Lee

DirectorIain Softley

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Cast & Crew

as Stuart Sutcliffe

as Astrid Kirchherr

as Paul McCartney

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 1st, 1994

On DVD & Blu-ray:August 12th, 2003 - Buy DVD

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:Hanno Huth, Nik Powell

Production Companies:Film4 Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, The Rank Organisation, Senator Film

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