

“5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.”
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.

Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr
Lead
Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe

Ian Hart
John Lennon

Gary Bakewell
Paul McCartney

Chris O'Neill
George Harrison

Scot Williams
Pete Best

Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann

Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Iain Softley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Backbeat is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”