Backbeat [Blu-ray]

Backbeat [Blu-ray]

Director: Iain Softley Cast: Ian Hart
Ian Hart
, Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
, Sheryl Lee
Sheryl Lee
, Gary Bakewell
Gary Bakewell
, Chris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill
Backbeat [Blu-ray]

Backbeat [Blu-ray]

Director: Iain Softley Cast: Ian Hart
Ian Hart
, Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
, Sheryl Lee
Sheryl Lee
, Gary Bakewell
Gary Bakewell
, Chris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill

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Overview

The Beatles' early days as a struggling bar band are depicted in this fact-based drama, which tells the little-known story of original member Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff). A close friend of John Lennon, Sutcliffe acts as the band's original bassist, accompanying them on their early gigs in Liverpool and Hamburg, Germany. The friendship becomes strained, however, when Sutcliffe falls in love with a German art student and starts to question his commitment to the band. With Sutcliffe's story taking center stage, the stories of the more famous Beatles largely fade into the background. The exception is John Lennon, thanks to a fierce performance by Ian Hart, who had previously portrayed the musician in the more intimate and provocative The Hours and the Times. While Backbeat does provide a new perspective on the band's beginning, and numerous opportunities for a group of modern rock musicians to recreate the band's energetic early performances, it never makes Sutcliffe's story seem more than a footnote to musical history.

Product Details

Release Date: 02/19/2019
UPC: 0826663195477
Original Release: 1994
Rating: R
Region Code: A
Language: English
Time: 1:40:00
Sales rank: 21,805

Special Features

A Conversation with Astrid Kirchherr; Deleted Scenes; Interview with Director Iain Softley and Actor Ian Hart; Iain Softley Interview for The Sundance Channel; Audio Commentary with Iain Softley, Ian Hart and Stephen Dorff; TV Featurette; Casting Sessions

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Ian Hart John Lennon
Stephen Dorff Stuart Sutcliffe
Sheryl Lee Astrid
Gary Bakewell Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neill George Harrison
Scot Williams Pete Best,Actor
Kai Wiesinger Klaus
Jennifer Ehle Cynthia
Wolf Kahler Bert Kaempfert
James Doherty Tony Sheridan
Paul Duckworth Ringo
Marcel Duprey Singer
John White Sailor
Bernard Merrick Sailor
Nicholas Tennant Sailor
Finola Geraghty Model
Rob Spendlove Arthur Ballard
Chris Caine Lord Woodbine,Lord Woodbine
Frieda Kelly Mrs Harrison
Paul Humpoletz Bruno
Christiana Uriarte Groupie
Abigail Wrapson Groupie
Galit Hershkovitz Groupie
Gertan Klauber Pimp
Stephen Grothgar Barman
Lynn Lowton Hooker
Manuel Harlan Johannes
Britta Gartner Exis
Dirk Winkler Exis
George Stabler Policeman
Alexei Jawdokimov Napoleon
Albert Welling Doctor
Sharif Rashed Actor
Don Was Composer

Technical Credits
Iain Softley Screenwriter
Stephen Ward Screenwriter
Michael Thomas Screenwriter
Finola Dwyer Producer
John Hubbard Casting,Casting
Hanno Huth Executive Producer
Chris Munro Sound Mixer
Nik Powell Executive Producer
Stephen Woolley Producer
Paul Cowan Producer
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