Movie·1980·1h 44m
Breaking Glass
The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
Producer
Davina Belling
Cinematography
Stephen Goldblatt
Editor
Michael Bradsell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
35 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Hazel O'Connor
Kate
Phil Daniels
Danny
Jon Finch
Woods
Jonathan Pryce
Ken
Peter-Hugo Daly
Mick
Mark Wingett
Tony
Gary Tibbs
Dave
Charles Wegner
Campbell
Mark Wing-Davey
Fordyce
Hugh Thomas
Davis
Derek Thompson
Andy
Nigel Humphreys
Brian
Ken Campbell
Publican
Lowri Ann Richards
Jane
Peter Tilbury
CID Officer
Richard Griffiths
Studio Engineer
Janine Duvitski
Jackie
Vass Anderson
Doctor
// crew
Crew
Brian Gibson
Director, Writer
Stephen Goldblatt
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Davina Belling
Producer
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