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Backbeat
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
Apr 1, 1994 · 1h 40m
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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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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
Directed by
Iain Softley
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Universal Studios, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Scala Productions, Film4 Productions
Country
GB, DE
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