Breaking Glass
The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.
6.9
35 votes
1980
1h 44m
Music
Drama
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
Top cast
Hazel O'Connor
Kate
Phil Daniels
Danny
Jon Finch
Woods
Jonathan Pryce
Ken
Peter-Hugo Daly
Mick
Mark Wingett
TonyG
Gary Tibbs
DaveC
Charles Wegner
Campbell
Mark Wing-Davey
FordyceH
Hugh Thomas
Davis
Derek Thompson
AndyN
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
LarnerDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 1, 1980
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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