United States / Oct 01, 1980 / PG
The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.
1h 44min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Wegner | Campbell |
| Mark Wing-Davey | Fordyce |
| Hugh Thomas | Davis |
| Derek Thompson | Andy |
| Nigel Humphreys | Brian |
| Ken Campbell | Publican |
| Lowri Ann Richards | Jane |
| Peter Tilbury | CID Officer |
| Richard Griffiths | Studio Engineer |
| Janine Duvitski | Jackie |
| Vass Anderson | Doctor |
| Jim Broadbent | Station Porter |
| Michael Kitchen | Larner |
| Jonathan Lynn | Radio DJ |
| Peter Cellier | Garage Customer |
| Richard Hope | Audition Musician |
| Kenneth MacDonald | Security Man |
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| Gary Olsen | Guy at Bar |
| Gary Holton | Punk Musician |
| Christopher Driscoll | Barman |
| Zoot Money | Promotions Man |
| Harry Fielder | Policeman |
| Patrick Murray | Injured Boy |
Genres
MusicDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Breaking Glass |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Allied Stars |
| Release date | 1 ottobre 1980 |
| Production | Davina Belling |
| Writer | Brian Gibson |
| Editing | Michael Bradsell |
| Cinematography | Stephen Goldblatt |
| Assistant directors | Brian Gibson |
| Camera operators | Stephen Goldblatt |
| Additional photography | Stephen Goldblatt |
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| Stunts | Greg Powell |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Apr 23, 1981 / 12
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