Backbeat (1994) 6.4
A dramatization of the Hamburg, Germany phase of the Beatles' early history. Director:Iain Softley |
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Backbeat (1994) 6.4
A dramatization of the Hamburg, Germany phase of the Beatles' early history. Director:Iain Softley |
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Gary Bakewell | ... | |
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Chris O'Neill | ... | |
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Kai Wiesinger | ... | |
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Marcelle Duprey | ... |
Singer
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John White | ... |
Sailor 1
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Bernard Merrick | ... |
Sailor 2
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Nicholas Tennant | ... |
Sailor 3
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Finola Geraghty | ... |
Model
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Rob Spendlove | ... |
Arthur Ballard
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Charlie Caine | ... |
Lord Woodbine
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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 Douglas Baptie
Finally we see the side to the Beatles that no one really knew - what happened before and what they were before. Stephen Dorff gives off another simply brilliant performance as Stuart - the man who could have been but never cared enough he was "Just along for a few laughs". Being a Beatles fan I've always been interested in their personal lives and this movie gets more personal than any documentary or news reel could. As to how true the events are I'm not sure but it was a definitely enjoyable movie.