Backbeat (1994)

R ★ 6.1/10 100 min Drama, Music Germany, United Kingdom English

Director: Iain Softley

Screenplay by: Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward

Streaming: Not available

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

Description

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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Top 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

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