Backbeat

~5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.

Overview

Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, and Sutcliffe's girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1994-04-01
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 100 min

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