Pinner-shot movie about John Lennon scoops Empire Film Award

9:40am Monday 29th March 2010

By Tristan Kirk

A FILM part shot in Pinner charting the early life of John Lennon has scooped a top film award.

Aaron Johnson was named Best Newcomer at the Empire Film Awards for his portrayal of the legendary Beatle in Nowhere Boy.

The 19-year-old attended the awards last night with his fiancee - and Nowhere Boy director - Sam Taylor-Wood.

Part of the film, released at Christmas, were shot in the streets of Pinner, which doubled for 1960s Liverpool where Lennon grew up.

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