Backbeat(1994)
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
Backbeat 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.
Backbeat (1994) is a drama and music film directed by Iain Softley, released on April 1, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart and Gary Bakewell. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 112 ratings.
- Director:
- Iain Softley
- Writers:
- Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
- Producers:
- Finola Dwyer, Stephen Woolley
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Don Was
- Production:
- Universal Studios, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Scala Productions, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Backbeat (1994) Trailer
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Backbeat Videos & Clips
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Backbeat (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Trailer
35mm Screenings | Interview with Director Iain Softley
Featurette
Backbeat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sheryl Lee
as Astrid Kirchherr
Stephen Dorff
as Stuart Sutcliffe
Ian Hart
as John Lennon
Gary Bakewell
as Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neill
as George Harrison
Scot Williams
as Pete Best
Kai Wiesinger
as Klaus Voormann
Jennifer Ehle
as Cynthia Powell
- Marcelle Duprey
Marcelle Duprey
as Singer
- John White
John White
as Sailor 1
- Bernard Merrick
Bernard Merrick
as Sailor 2
Nicholas Tennant
as Sailor 3
Key crew
Directed by Iain Softley, written by Iain Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward, produced by Finola Dwyer and Stephen Woolley.
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Backbeat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 112 ratings.
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Backbeat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backbeat online?
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Backbeat (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Backbeat?
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The main cast of Backbeat (1994) includes Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell and Chris O'Neill. The film was directed by Iain Softley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backbeat released?
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Backbeat was released on April 1, 1994 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Backbeat worth watching?
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Backbeat (1994) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 112 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Backbeat?
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