Breaking Glass(1980)
The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.
Breaking Glass Synopsis
Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
Breaking Glass (1980) is a music and drama film directed by Brian Gibson, released on October 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch and Jonathan Pryce. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Gibson
- Writers:
- Brian Gibson
- Producers:
- Davina Belling
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Goldblatt
- Production:
- Allied Stars
- Status:
- Released
Breaking Glass (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Breaking Glass before you stream it.
Breaking Glass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hazel O'Connor
as Kate
Phil Daniels
as Danny
Jon Finch
as Woods
Jonathan Pryce
as Ken
Peter-Hugo Daly
as Mick
Mark Wingett
as Tony
- Gary Tibbs
Gary Tibbs
as Dave
- Charles Wegner
Charles Wegner
as Campbell
Mark Wing-Davey
as Fordyce
- Hugh Thomas
Hugh Thomas
as Davis
Derek Thompson
as Andy
- Nigel Humphreys
Nigel Humphreys
as Brian
Key crew
Directed by Brian Gibson, written by Brian Gibson, produced by Davina Belling.
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Breaking Glass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 35 ratings.
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Breaking Glass – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaking Glass online?
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Breaking Glass (1980) 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 Breaking Glass?
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The main cast of Breaking Glass (1980) includes Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce and Peter-Hugo Daly. The film was directed by Brian Gibson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breaking Glass released?
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Breaking Glass was released on October 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Breaking Glass worth watching?
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Breaking Glass (1980) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Breaking Glass?
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Yes. The official Breaking Glass trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.