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Breaking Glass

MOVIE • 1980

Breaking Glass

The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.

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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 35
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Top Cast

Hazel O'Connor

Hazel O'Connor

Kate

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Danny

Jon Finch

Jon Finch

Woods

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Ken

Peter-Hugo Daly

Peter-Hugo Daly

Mick

Mark Wingett

Mark Wingett

Tony

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Gary Tibbs

Dave

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Charles Wegner

Campbell

Mark Wing-Davey

Mark Wing-Davey

Fordyce

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Hugh Thomas

Davis

Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson

Andy

—

Nigel Humphreys

Brian

Ken Campbell

Ken Campbell

Publican

Lowri Ann Richards

Lowri Ann Richards

Jane

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Film

Status

Released

Release

October 1, 1980

Runtime

104 min

Language

English

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Origin

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