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# Backbeat

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## Description

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 classics, featuring music from Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), David Pirner (Soul Asylum) and Mike Mills (R.E.M.), "Backbeat is a thrilling spectacle that rocks the house…Defiant, raucous, erotic." - Rolling Stone Bonus Content: A Conversation with Astrid Kirchherr Deleted Scenes Iain Softley Interview for the Sundance Channel Interview with Iain Softley and Ian Hart Feature Commentary with Director Iain Softley TV Featurette Casting Session Director's Essay Photo Gallery

Review: A must-see for Beatles fans - This nearly forgotten film is an entertaining if embellished tale of the Beatles’ pre-fame Hamburg days, and their relationship with photographer Astrid Kirchherr and her boyfriend, Klaus Voormann. At least, they were a couple, until Astrid’s heart was stolen by then-Beatles bassist Stu Sutcliffe (played by Stephen Dorff, four years before he gained fame as Deacon Frost in “Blade”). I found it interesting that neither Astrid’s nor Klaus’ respective surnames were ever spoken; they appear in print only at the end. Most casual Beatles fans know Astrid’s role in the Beatles story, but one shouldn’t overlook Klaus, who became a renowned artist and musician in his own right, and continued to work with the Beatles, including their solo projects. Amid the hype over the upcoming “Anthology 4,” one should note that Klaus designed the “Anthology” covers, as well as the one for “Revolver.” In summary, this film is a must-watch for Beatles fans.
Review: best Beatle movie ever made. - best Beatle movie ever made. Watch Nowhere Boy first and then this one takes it from there and ends right at the point where they are about to hit it Big.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00028HBJI |
| Actors  | Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff |
| Aspect Ratio  | 1.85:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #121,314 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #18,479 in Drama DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (629) |
| Director  | Iain Softley |
| Dubbed:  | French |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 2220205 |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) |
| MPAA rating  | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format  | AC-3, Color, Digital Video Transfer, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 4 ounces |
| Release date  | January 25, 2005 |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 41 minutes |
| Studio  | Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles:  | French, Spanish |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Iain Softley, Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff
- **Genre:** Blu-ray Movie, DVD Movie, Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 41 minutes

## Images

![Backbeat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N4TS05P6L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-see for Beatles fans
*by G***R on August 31, 2025*

This nearly forgotten film is an entertaining if embellished tale of the Beatles’ pre-fame Hamburg days, and their relationship with photographer Astrid Kirchherr and her boyfriend, Klaus Voormann. At least, they were a couple, until Astrid’s heart was stolen by then-Beatles bassist Stu Sutcliffe (played by Stephen Dorff, four years before he gained fame as Deacon Frost in “Blade”). I found it interesting that neither Astrid’s nor Klaus’ respective surnames were ever spoken; they appear in print only at the end. Most casual Beatles fans know Astrid’s role in the Beatles story, but one shouldn’t overlook Klaus, who became a renowned artist and musician in his own right, and continued to work with the Beatles, including their solo projects. Amid the hype over the upcoming “Anthology 4,” one should note that Klaus designed the “Anthology” covers, as well as the one for “Revolver.” In summary, this film is a must-watch for Beatles fans.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ best Beatle movie ever made.
*by R***L on September 12, 2025*

best Beatle movie ever made. Watch Nowhere Boy first and then this one takes it from there and ends right at the point where they are about to hit it Big.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Pre-Historic Beatles
*by J***Y on January 6, 2011*

This is a movie I enjoyed a lot when it first came out. I'm not a hardcore fan of The Beatles, more of a casual fan, and tend to like John Lennon's post-Beatle work more than The Beatles. "Backbeat" is the back story of The Beatles before they made it big. A pre-history of The Beatles. "Backbeat" starts where last year's "Nowhere Boy" leaves off. The years The Beatles went to Hamburg, Germany playing dank clubs in cellars and learned how to play rock `n' roll. Liverpool art students and best friends John Lennon (Ian Hart) and Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff) take the proto-Beatles Paul McCartney (Gary Bakewell), George Harrison (Chris O'Neill), and Pete Best (Scot Williams) to Hamburg. In Germany The Beatles resembled more of a punk band than The Beatles that later became famous. They dress in leathers, they're introduced to speed, and their playing is more ragged and raucous. One of the points of contention between McCartney and Lennon is Sutcliffe's lack of ability in playing the bass guitar, but since Sutcliffe is Lennon's best mate Sutcliffe stays in the band. Soon after arriving, Sutcliffe meets Astrid Kirchherr (Sheryl Lee), and several love triangles develop between the characters. The triangle that receives the main focus of "Backbeat" is between Lennon, Sutcliffe, and Kirchherr, then the close relationship between Lennon and Sutcliffe, and the more subtle love triangle of Lennon, The Beatles and the pull of fame and recognition Lennon craved. All pull with equal gravity on Lennon and Sutcliffe. Hart as John Lennon disappears into the role he makes a believable Lennon without it falling into impersonation or parody. While not many people were familiar with Sutcliffe before "Backbeat" in the special features section of the DVD are pictures of Sutcliffe and Dorff looks remarkably like Sutcliffe. Dorff was about the same age as Sutcliffe when he made this movie, and due to the enormous input of Astrid Kirchherr to the movie it would be safe to assume Dorff has the same handle on Sutcliffe as Hart has on Lennon. Sheryl Lee also plays Kirchherr very subtly. She seems shy but her influence on Sutcliffe's life visibly grows during the course of the film, and the conclusion seems preordained to us. As the movie ends we fill in the blanks. It's the point where the historic Beatles begin and almost everyone knows (or thinks they know) the history of The Beatles. A lot of attention seems to have been paid to the details of both the era and the relationships of the person's involved. As we discover in the special features director Iain Softley developed the screenplay with a lot of input from Astrid Kirchherr. Softley admits that some things have been changed for dramatic purposes but nothing that changes the overall story or the characters. The special features include an interview with Astrid Kirchherr, that her relationship with Sutcliffe, and includes photographs of Sutcliffe and his paintings. There are two interviews with director Iain Softley the first at Sundance which tells a lot about how he developed "Backbeat" with the input of Kirchherr. The second interview with Softley and Hart is a little redundant in places because Softley reiterates how he came to make "Backbeat." The commentary is rather minimalist in approach and you can easily watch the movie around it. As I mentioned "Backbeat" carries on where " Nowhere Boy " left off. Although these two movies weren't conceived as such and were made 16 years apart, they make nice companion pieces and fit nicely together in the Lennon/Beatles story.

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