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Breaking Glass

Breaking Glass

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

19806.81h 44m

Overview

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.

Directed by Brian Gibson
Written by Brian Gibson
Produced by Davina Belling
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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

G

Gary Tibbs

Dave

C

Charles Wegner

Campbell

Mark Wing-Davey

Mark Wing-Davey

Fordyce

H

Hugh Thomas

Davis

Themes & Keywords

london, englandpunk rockdrugs

About Breaking Glass

Breaking Glass is a music, drama film released in 1980 exploring themes of london, england, punk rock, drugs. Directed by Brian Gibson, it stars Hazel O'Connor, Phil Daniels, Jon Finch. 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.

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