Backbeat [videorecording (DVD)] / Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Scala Productions in association with Channel Four Films present a Scala/Woolley/Powerll/Dwyer and Forthcoming production ; screenplay, Iain Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward ; produced by Finola Dwyer and Stephen Woolley ; directed by Iain Softley.
Format:
[videorecording (DVD)] /
Publisher:
Universal Studios,
Copyright Date:
2005
Description:
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart. Originally released as a motion picture in 1993. Special features: Feature commentary with Iain Softley; deleted scenes; interview with Iain Softley; stills gallery; interview with Ian Hart; director's essay; casting sessions; TV featurette.
Summary:
Account of the early days of the Beatles, when they were playing strip joints in Hamburg, Germany. John wants his best friend, Stuart Sutcliffe, to join the band, but Stu is headed in a different direction- toward a beautiful photographer who is documenting the Beatles' rise.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.