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Quadrophenia (1979)

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Reviews Counted: 5

Fresh: 5

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Average Rating: 7.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: After essentially inventing the rock opera format, The Who followed the cult favorite TOMMY and numerous aborted rock-opera projects with the album QUADROPHENIA. This film version, directed by Franc Roddam, illuminated the feelings... After essentially inventing the rock opera format, The Who followed the cult favorite TOMMY and numerous aborted rock-opera projects with the album QUADROPHENIA. This film version, directed by Franc Roddam, illuminated the feelings of disillusionment and confusion evident in songs such as "Love Reign O'er Me," "Dr. Jimmy," "The Real Me," and "Bellboy." The film follows the bitter battle between the Mods and the Rockers, two rival biker gangs. The story is seen through the eyes of Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels), an angry young man whose hatred of authority and mediocrity is matched only by his passion for rhythm and blues music. When the Mods and Rockers both arrive in Brighton on holiday a riot breaks out, landing Jimmy in prison with Ace (Sting in his acting debut), the idolized leader of the Mods. Jimmy returns to London where his parents kick him out and he loses his job. He then discovers Ace is working as a bootlicking bellboy, leaving Jimmy confused and enraged. He hijacks a scooter and rides to the cliff tops that act as a highly symbolic backdrop for the film's bleak conclusion. [More]

Starring: Phil Daniels, Sting, Mark Wingett, Philip Davis

Starring: Phil Daniels, Sting, Mark Wingett, Philip Davis, Ray Winstone, Leslie Ash, Garry Cooper, Toyah Wilcox, Kate Williams

Director: Franc Roddam

Director: Franc Roddam
Producer: Roy Baird
Composer: Who

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Mar 21, 2001

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Pan & Scan - 1:33
  • Single Side - Single Layer

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Franc Roddam - Director
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Full-Motion Menu

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Trivia Games - 1. Are You a Mod or a Rocker?
  • Animated Location Map

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  • Memorabilia
  • Filmographies - 1. Phil Daniels - Star
  • 2. Mark Wingett - Star
  • 3. Sting - Star
  • 4. Franc Roddam - Director
  • Discography - 1. The Who

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The film lives through the superb raw angst-ridden performance of Phil Daniels.

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Disappointing film version of a great concept album.

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