Backbeat
"5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band."
Originally released in 1994. Backbeat is a drama/music film. directed by Iain Softley.
Starring Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, and Sheryl Lee
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (107 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Stephen Dorff
as Stuart Sutcliffe
Ian Hart
as John Lennon
Sheryl Lee
as Astrid Kirchherr
Gary Bakewell
as Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neill
as George Harrison
Scot Williams
as Pete Best
Paul Duckworth
as Ringo Starr
Kai Wiesinger
as Klaus Voormann
Jennifer Ehle
as Cynthia Powell
Rob Spendlove
as Arthur Ballard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film4 Productions
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- The Rank Organisation
- Senator Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Backbeat about?
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.
Who directed Backbeat?
Backbeat was directed by Iain Softley.
How long is Backbeat?
Backbeat has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Backbeat released?
Backbeat was released on April 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Backbeat?
The main cast of Backbeat includes Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee, Gary Bakewell, Chris O'Neill.
Is Backbeat worth watching?
Backbeat has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.