Backbeat

A pre-fame Beatles head for the seedy clubs of Hamburg in search of success. The band meet up with a group of trendy German beatniks, one of whom - Astrid Kircherr - bass guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe falls in love with. Whilst best friend John Lennon can only watch, Sutcliffe has to choose between rock 'n roll and a new life in Germany...

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Backbeat Movie details

Director

Iain Softley

Starring

Sheryl Lee Stephen Dorff Ian Hart Gary Bakewell Chris O'Neil

UK release date

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'Backbeat' showtimes in London

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