# Backbeat (1994)

> A passionate Hamburg-set music drama traces Stuart Sutcliffe’s romance with Astrid Kirchherr as the Beatles begin their climb from club musicians toward fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7269

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Iain Softley
- Cast: Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell, Chris O'Neill, Scot Williams, Kai Wiesinger, Jennifer Ehle
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106339/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: energetic, romantic, melancholic, music movie night, rock history viewing

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