Movie·1994·1h 40m
Backbeat
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
Country
Germany
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
Producer
Hanno Huth, Nik Powell
Cinematography
Ian Wilson
Music
Don Was
Editor
Martin Walsh
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: INRent
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// cast
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
// crew
Crew
Hanno Huth
Executive Producer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Martin Walsh
Editor
Don Was
Original Music Composer
Iain Softley
Screenplay, Director
Michael Thomas
Screenplay
Stephen Ward
Screenplay
Nik Powell
Executive Producer
Finola Dwyer
Producer
Stephen Woolley
Producer
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