Rent Backbeat (1993)
3.5 of 5 from 75 ratings
1h 36min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Directed by Iain Softley (K-Pax), Backbeat is an energetic, musical drama chronicling the pre-fame Beatles as they head to Hamburg in search of success. As they gain popularity, the "fifth Beatle", bass guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff), falls in love and ultimately must choose between his best friend John Lennon, his new love (Sheryl Lee) and the greatest rock and roll band in the world. Full of vitality and heart, with a soundtrack that includes rock and roll classics, including music from Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), David Pirner (Soul Asylum) and Mike Mills (R.E.M.).
- Actors:
- Stephen Dorff, Sheryl Lee, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell, Chris O'Neill, Scot Williams, Kai Wiesinger, Jennifer Ehle, Marcelle Duprey, John White, Bernard Merrick, Nicholas Tennant, Finola Geraghty, Rob Spendlove, Charlie Caine
- Directors:
- Iain Softley
- Producers:
- Finola Dwyer, Stephen Woolley
- Writers:
- Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
- Others:
- Stephen Woolley, Chris Munro, Finola Dwyer, Don Was, Glenn Freemantle, Robin O'Donoghue
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama, Music & Musicals, Romance
- Collections:
- Films & TV by topic, The Beatles in Film, The Golden Age of British Pop Musicals, A Brief History of Film...
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 06/05/2024
- Run Time:
- 100 minutes
- Languages:
- English
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Audio Commentary with Iain Softley, Ian Hart and Stephen Dorff
- A Conversation with Astrid Kirchherr
- Deleted Scenes
- Interview with Director Iain Softley and Actor Ian Hart
- Iain Softley Interview for the Sundance Channel
- TV Featurette: Casting Sessions
- Stills Gallery
- Trailer
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