Backbeat(1994)
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
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.
Movie: Backbeat
Top 10 Billed Cast
Stuart Sutcliffe
John Lennon
Astrid Kirchherr
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Pete Best
Klaus Voormann
Cynthia Powell
Arthur Ballard
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35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley
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