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
as Kate

Phil Daniels
as Danny

Jon Finch
as Woods

Jonathan Pryce
as Ken

Peter-Hugo Daly
as Mick

Mark Wingett
as Tony

Gary Tibbs
as Dave

Charles Wegner
as Campbell

Mark Wing-Davey
as Fordyce

Hugh Thomas
as Davis