Film

Breaking Glass

1980 · 1h 44m · Music · Drama

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

IMDb

6.8

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.

Hazel O'Connor

Kate

Phil Daniels

Danny

Jon Finch

Woods

Jonathan Pryce

Ken

Peter-Hugo Daly

Mick

Mark Wingett

Tony

Gary Tibbs

Dave

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

• Brian GibsonDirector · Writer
• Davina BellingProducer
• Stephen GoldblattDirector of Photography
• Michael BradsellEditor

Official Trailer

Release date

October 1, 1980

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 44m

Rated

PG

Genres

Music, Drama

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