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Backbeat

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...

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Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe
Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr
Ian Hart
John Lennon

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Awards

  • 1995 - ALFS Award - British Newcomer of the Year - winner
  • 1995 - Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film - - nominated
  • 1995 - Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music - - winner
  • 1995 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Sound - nominated

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