

Backbeat
1994-04-01 · 100 min · ★ 6.2
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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Production details
- Directors
- Iain Softley
- Production companies
- Universal Studios, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Scala Productions, Film4 Productions
- Countries
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sheryl LeeAstrid Kirchherr
Stephen DorffStuart Sutcliffe
Ian HartJohn Lennon
Gary BakewellPaul McCartney
Chris O'NeillGeorge Harrison
Scot WilliamsPete Best
Kai WiesingerKlaus Voormann
Jennifer EhleCynthia Powell
Nicholas TennantSailor 3
Finola GeraghtyModel
Rob SpendloveArthur Ballard
Freda KellyMrs Harrison
Paul HumpoletzBrunoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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