Backbeat

"5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band."

Apr 15 1994 R 1h 40m
Biography, Drama, Music

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.

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...

Written by

Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward

Directed by

Iain Softley

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Germany

Production Companies

Gramercy Pictures

Languages

Deutsch, Français, Magyar, English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 4 nominations total

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