The early years of the Beatles, focusing on the troubled friendship between John Lennon (Ian Hart) and bassist Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff). Astrid: Sheryl Lee. Paul McCartney: Gary Bakewell. George Harrison: Chris O'Neill. Pete Best: Scot Williams. Klaus: Kai Wiesinger. Cynthia: Jennifer Ehle. Written and directed by Iain Softley.