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Backbeat, an Iain Softley film ; Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Scala Productions ; produced by Stephen Woolley and Finola Dwyer ; screenplay, Iain Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward ; directed by Iain Softley

Label
Backbeat, an Iain Softley film ; Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Scala Productions ; produced by Stephen Woolley and Finola Dwyer ; screenplay, Iain Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward ; directed by Iain Softley
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; strong language and sexuality
Main title
Backbeat
Oclc number
53071791
Responsibility statement
an Iain Softley film ; Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Scala Productions ; produced by Stephen Woolley and Finola Dwyer ; screenplay, Iain Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward ; directed by Iain Softley
Runtime
101
Summary
Account of the early days of the Beatles, when they were playing strip joints in Hamburg, Germany. John wants his best friend, Stuart Sutcliffe, to join the band, but Stu is headed in a different direction- toward a beautiful photographer who is documenting the Beatles' rise
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Classification
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