Backbeat
Backbeat

Backbeat

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

6.1(106 votes)
1994
1h 40m
Drama
Music

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.

Production

Film4 Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, The Rank Organisation, Senator Film

Cast

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Stuart Sutcliffe

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

John Lennon

Sheryl Lee

Sheryl Lee

Astrid Kirchherr

Gary Bakewell

Gary Bakewell

Paul McCartney

Chris O'Neill

Chris O'Neill

George Harrison

Scot Williams

Scot Williams

Pete Best

Paul Duckworth

Paul Duckworth

Ringo Starr

Kai Wiesinger

Kai Wiesinger

Klaus Voormann

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Cynthia Powell

Rob Spendlove

Rob Spendlove

Arthur Ballard

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