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This film version of the Who's rock opera Quadrophenia makes a few tentative stabs at "explaining" the alienation of 1960s British working-class youth, but its major selling point is its nonstop rock-and-R&B musical score, including the hit single "Love Reign O'er Me." Phil Daniels replacing the original opera's Roger Daltrey plays Jimmy, a member of a well-dressed, drugged-up teenaged gang called the Mods, forever duking it out with the cycle-punk Rockers. The rivalry between the two gangs comes to a head during three tempestuous days in the seaside town of Brighton. Here Jimmy makes love to lovely local Steph Leslie Ash, and forges a strong friendship with unofficial Mod leader Ace Face Sting. A series of disappointments and setbacks in his own London neighborhood convinces Jimmy to return to Brighton to pick up the pieces. If you aren't fascinated by the visual pyrotechnics of Quadrophenia, just close your eyes and revel to the soundtrack music of the Who, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Chiffons, Manfred Man, and many others.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
Product Details
Actors: Phil Daniels, Sting, Ray Winstone
Directors: Franc Roddam
Format: Color, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Criterion Collection
DVD Release Date: August 28, 2012
Run Time: 120 minutes
Cast & Crew
Phil Daniels Jimmy Michael Cooper
Mark Wingett Dave
Philip Davis Chalky
Sting Ace Face
Leslie Ash Steph
Garry Cooper Peter
Trevor Laird Ferdy
Kate Williams Mother
Michael Elphick Father
Kim Neve Yvonne
Ray Winstone Kevin
Gary Shail Spider
John Bindon Harry
Jeremy Child Aganey Man
Gary Holton , Leader of Rockers
George Innes Cafe Owner
Hugh Lloyd Mr. Cale
P.H. Moriarty Barman at Villain Club
Daniel Peacock Danny
John Phillips Magistrate
Olivier Pierre Tailor
Timothy Spall Projectionist
Benjamin Whitrow Mr. Fulford
Toyah Willcox Monkey
Technical Credits
Franc Roddam Director, Screenwriter
Roy Baird Producer
Sean Barton Editor
Ray Corbett Asst. Director
Bill Curbishley Producer
Roger Daltrey Executive Producer, Musical Direction/Supervision
John Entwistle Score Composer, Executive Producer, Musical Direction/Supervision
Gillian Gregory Choreography
Simon Holland Production Designer
Dave Humphries Screenwriter
Keith Moon Executive Producer
John Peverall Associate Producer
Patsy Pollock Casting
Martin Stellman Screenwriter
Mike Taylor Editor
Pete Townshend Score Composer, Executive Producer, Musical Direction/Supervision, Screenwriter
Brian Tufano Cinematographer
The Who Score Composer
Special Features
New high-definition digital restoration of the uncut version
New audio commentary featuring director Franc Roddam and Tufano
Interview with Bill Curbishley, the film's coproducer and the Who's comanager
New interview with the Who's sound engineer, Bob Pridden
On-set and archival footage
Behind-the-scenes photographs
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Nick James
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