Backbeat

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(biography, drama, music)

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....

actors:

Marcelle Duprey as Singer
Stephen Dorff as Stuart Sutcliffe
Ian Hart as John Lennon
John White as Sailor 1
Bernard Merrick as Sailor 2
Nicholas Tennant as Sailor 3
Finola Geraghty as Model
Rob Spendlove as Arthur Ballard
Charlie Caine as Lord Woodbine
Jennifer Ehle as Cynthia Powell
Gary Bakewell as Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neill as George Harrison
Frieda Kelly as Mrs. Harrison
Scot Williams as Pete Best
Paul Humpoletz as Bruno
directors:
Iain Softley
rating:6.60

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