Breaking Glass (1980)
The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.
104 min
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.
- Release date
- April 23, 1981
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
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Trailer
Cast
- Hazel O'Connor as Kate
- Phil Daniels as Danny
- Jon Finch as Woods
- Jonathan Pryce as Ken
- Peter-Hugo Daly as Mick
- Mark Wingett as Tony
- Mark Wing-Davey as Fordyce
- Hugh Thomas as Davis
- Derek Thompson as Andy
- Nigel Humphreys as Brian
- Ken Campbell as Publican
- Lowri Ann Richards as Jane
- Richard Griffiths as Studio Engineer
- Janine Duvitski as Jackie
- Vass Anderson as Doctor
- Jim Broadbent as Station Porter
- Michael Kitchen as Larner
- Jonathan Lynn as Radio DJ
- Peter Cellier as Garage Customer
- Richard Hope as Audition Musician
- Kenneth MacDonald as Security Man
- Gary Olsen as Guy at Bar
- Harry Fielder as Policeman
- Patrick Murray as Injured Boy
- Gary Tibbs as Dave
- Charles Wegner as Campbell
Crew
- Brian Gibson · Director
- Brian Gibson · Writer
- Davina Belling · Producer
- Clive Parsons · Producer
- Stephen Goldblatt · Cinematographer
- Michael Bradsell · Editor
- Esta Charkham · Casting director