Backbeat
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Backbeat

(1994)Directed by Iain Softley100 min · RDrama, Music
“5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.”

A young band from Liverpool plays Hamburg clubs, and Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff), John Lennon's (Ian Hart) closest friend, is the bass player who can barely play. Then Astrid Kirchherr (Sheryl Lee), a German photographer, takes an interest in Stuart, and Iain Softley follows the three of them. Under the noise of the shows, it is a story about how hard it is to stay loyal to a friend and still become who you are meant to be.

Sheryl Leeas Astrid Kirchherr
Stephen Dorffas Stuart Sutcliffe
Ian Hartas John Lennon
Gary Bakewellas Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neillas George Harrison
Scot Williamsas Pete Best
Kai Wiesingeras Klaus Voormann
Jennifer Ehleas Cynthia Powell
Marcelle Dupreyas Singer
John Whiteas Sailor 1
Bernard Merrickas Sailor 2
Nicholas Tennantas Sailor 3
Finola Geraghtyas Model
Rob Spendloveas Arthur Ballard
Charlie Caineas Lord Woodbine
Freda Kellyas Mrs Harrison
Christiana Uriarteas Groupie
Abigail Wrapsonas Groupie
Galit Hershkovitzas Groupie
Stephan Grothgaras Barman
Lynn Lowtonas Hooker
Manuel Harlanas Johannes