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Breaking Glass

  • 1980
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.8K
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Phil Daniels and Hazel O'Connor in Breaking Glass (1980)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:31
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DramaMusical

A rock singer is determined to rise to the top of the profession, letting nothing stand in the way of that goal.A rock singer is determined to rise to the top of the profession, letting nothing stand in the way of that goal.A rock singer is determined to rise to the top of the profession, letting nothing stand in the way of that goal.

  • Director
    • Brian Gibson
  • Writer
    • Brian Gibson
  • Stars
    • Phil Daniels
    • Hazel O'Connor
    • Jon Finch
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Gibson
    • Writer
      • Brian Gibson
    • Stars
      • Phil Daniels
      • Hazel O'Connor
      • Jon Finch
    • 31User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:31
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    Top Cast47

    Phil Daniels
    Phil Daniels
    • Danny
    Hazel O'Connor
    Hazel O'Connor
    • Kate
    Jon Finch
    Jon Finch
    • Woods
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Ken
    Peter-Hugo Daly
    Peter-Hugo Daly
    • Mick
    Mark Wingett
    Mark Wingett
    • Tony
    Gary Tibbs
    • Dave
    Charles Wegner
    • Campbell
    Mark Wing-Davey
    Mark Wing-Davey
    • Fordyce
    Hugh Thomas
    • Davis
    Derek Thompson
    Derek Thompson
    • Andy
    Nigel Humphreys
    Nigel Humphreys
    • Brian
    Ken Campbell
    • Publican
    Lowri Ann Richards
    • Jane
    • (as Lowri-Ann Richards)
    Peter Tilbury
    Peter Tilbury
    • C.I.D. Officer
    Patrick Murray
    Patrick Murray
    • Injured Boy
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Studio Engineer
    Janine Duvitski
    Janine Duvitski
    • Jackie
    • Director
      • Brian Gibson
    • Writer
      • Brian Gibson
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    User reviews31

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie was cut for its American theatrical release in the USA where approximately the last ten minutes and the ending were removed.
    • Goofs
      Although fleeting, when one of the band's platinum-selling records is smashed during a drunken party, the disc is revealed to be a copy of "One More Time", the rival chart song from earlier in the story, with a "Breaking Glass" label crudely stuck on it.
    • Quotes
      • Danny: [waving the gig promoter contract] Have you read this? It's bloody feudal.
    • Alternate versions
      US version lacks the ending with Kate in an asylum.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      One More Time
      Sung by Victi Silva (as Victy Silva)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 21, 1980 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La rockera
    • Filming locations
      • Camden Palace, Camden High Street, Camden, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Allied Stars Ltd.
      • Film and General Productions
      • Sprint N.V.
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,471
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,471
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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