Backbeat (1994)
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
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.
Cast
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Sheryl Lee
as Astrid Kirchherr
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Stephen Dorff
as Stuart Sutcliffe
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Ian Hart
as John Lennon
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Gary Bakewell
as Paul McCartney
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Chris O'Neill
as George Harrison
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Scot Williams
as Pete Best
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Kai Wiesinger
as Klaus Voormann
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Jennifer Ehle
as Cynthia Powell
- Marcelle Duprey as Singer
- John White as Sailor 1
- Bernard Merrick as Sailor 2
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Nicholas Tennant
as Sailor 3
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Finola Geraghty
as Model
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Rob Spendlove
as Arthur Ballard
- Charlie Caine as Lord Woodbine
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Freda Kelly
as Mrs Harrison
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Paul Humpoletz
as Bruno
- Christiana Uriarte as Groupie
Crew
-
Iain Softley
Director
- Ian Wilson Director of Photography
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Martin Walsh
Editor
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Don Was
Original Music Composer
- Finola Dwyer Producer
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Stephen Woolley
Producer
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Iain Softley
Screenplay
- Michael Thomas Screenplay
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Stephen Ward
Screenplay
