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(biography, drama, music)
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....
actors:
Marcelle Duprey | as Singer |
Stephen Dorff | as Stuart Sutcliffe |
Ian Hart | as John Lennon |
John White | as Sailor 1 |
Bernard Merrick | as Sailor 2 |
Nicholas Tennant | as Sailor 3 |
Finola Geraghty | as Model |
Rob Spendlove | as Arthur Ballard |
Charlie Caine | as Lord Woodbine |
Jennifer Ehle | as Cynthia Powell |
Gary Bakewell | as Paul McCartney |
Chris O'Neill | as George Harrison |
Frieda Kelly | as Mrs. Harrison |
Scot Williams | as Pete Best |
Paul Humpoletz | as Bruno |
Iain Softley
rating:6.60
See also: Biography: Alexander