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69% Critic Match
Breaking Glass
“The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.”
6.9 / 10• 1980• 1h 44m•PG• English
MusicDrama
Storyline
Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
Cast & Crew
Hazel O'Connor
Kate
Lead
Phil Daniels
Danny
Jon Finch
Woods
Jonathan Pryce
Ken
Peter-Hugo Daly
Mick
Mark Wingett
Tony
GT
Gary Tibbs
Dave
CW
Charles Wegner
Campbell
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian Gibson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Breaking Glass is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
