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Backbeat(1994)
Status: Released
Date: 1994-04-01
61%
107 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
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.
Languages: English, French, German, Hungarian, Russian.
Countries:
Germany,
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
The Rank Organisation
Movie: Backbeat
Top 10 Billed 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
Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann
Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell
Rob Spendlove
Arthur Ballard
Video Trailer Backbeat
Video: Backbeat (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Backbeat (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley
All 2 videos
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Backbeat (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ] - Trailer
35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley - Featurette
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