Backbeat

– Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the rela..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Backbeat (1994)

Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe (played by Stephen Dorff) and John Lennon (played by Ian Hart), and also with Sutcliffe's German girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr (played by Sheryl Lee).

Backbeat (1994) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Apr 1994

Language:

English, German, French, Russian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Iain Softley

Writer:

Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward

Main Actors:

Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell

Plot:

A pre-fame Beatles head for the seedy clubs of Hamburg in search of success. The band meet up with a group of trendy German beatniks, one of whom (Astrid Kircherr) bass guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe falls in love with. Whilst best friend John Lennon can only watch, Sutcliffe has to choose between rock 'n roll and a new life in Germany...

Awards:

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Gramercy Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
69%