Breaking Glass (1980)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.245 |
Directed By
Brian Gibson
Crew
Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson
Greg Powell
Stephen Goldblatt
Michael Bradsell
Davina Belling
TOP CAST
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
Janine Duvitski
Jackie
Vass Anderson
Doctor
Jim Broadbent
Station Porter
Michael Kitchen
Larner
Jonathan Lynn
Radio DJ
Peter Cellier
Garage Customer
Richard Hope
Audition Musician
Kenneth MacDonald
Security Man
Gary Olsen
Guy at Bar
Gary Holton
Punk Musician
Christopher Driscoll
Barman
Zoot Money
Promotions Man
Harry Fielder
Policeman
Patrick Murray
Injured Boy
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