Its overly pretentious and melodramatic leanings notwithstanding, Backbeat explores the beginnings of the Fab Four with striking authenticity, soaring rock 'n' roll verve, and a strong admiration for its subjects.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Iain Softley -
Producer -
Finola Dwyer , Stephen Woolley , Sarah Curtis , Stephen M. Williams -
Distributor -
Gramercy Pictures -
Rating -
R -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Apr 15, 1994, Original -
Release Date (DVD) -
Aug 12, 2003 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$1.7M -
Runtime -
1h 40m -
Sound Mix -
Stereo , Surround