

Backbeat
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
Drama
Music
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1994-04-01
Runtime:
1h 40m
Director:
Iain Softley
Writer:
Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
Top Cast

Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe

Ian Hart
John Lennon

Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr

Gary Bakewell
Paul McCartney

Chris O'Neill
George Harrison

Scot Williams
Pete Best

Paul Duckworth
Ringo Starr

Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann

Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell

Rob Spendlove
Arthur Ballard

Wolf Kahler
Bert Kaempfert

James Doherty
Tony Sheridan
Official Videos

35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley
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