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The Who’s classic rock opera Quadrophenia was the basis for this invigorating coming-of-age movie and depiction of the defiant, drug-fueled mod subculture of early 1960s London. Our antihero is Jimmy (Phil Daniels), a teenager dissatisfied with family, work, and love. He spends his time knocking around with his clothes-obsessed, pill-popping, scooter-driving fellow mods, a group whose antipathy for the motorcycle-riding rockers leads to a climactic riot in Brighton. Director Franc Roddam’s rough-edged film is a quintessential chronicle of youthful rebellion and turmoil, with Pete Townshend’s brilliant songs (including “I’ve Had Enough,” “5:15,” and “Love Reign O’er Me”) providing emotional support, and featuring Sting and Ray Winstone in early roles.
Original Release
08/16/1979
US Release
11/02/1979
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Phil Daniels | Jimmy / James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper |
Leslie Ash | Steph |
Phil Davis | Chalky |
Mark Wingett | Dave |
Sting | Ace Face |
Ray Winstone | Kevin |
Garry Cooper | Peter |
Gary Shail | Spider |
Toyah Willcox | Monkey |
Trevor Laird | Ferdy |
Directors
Writers
Franc Roddam, Dave Humphries, Martin Stellman, Pete Townshend
Cast
Name | Character |
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Phil Daniels | Jimmy / James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper |
Leslie Ash | Steph |
Phil Davis | Chalky |
Mark Wingett | Dave |
Sting | Ace Face |
Ray Winstone | Kevin |
Garry Cooper | Peter |
Gary Shail | Spider |
Toyah Willcox | Monkey |
Trevor Laird | Ferdy |
Kate Williams | Mother |
Michael Elphick | Father |
Kim Neve | Yvonne |
Benjamin Whitrow | Mr. Fulford |
Daniel Peacock | Danny |
Jeremy Child | Agency Man |
John Phillips | Magistrate |
Timothy Spall | Projectionist |
Olivier Pierre | Tailor |
George Innes | Cafe Owner |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Pete Townshend | Executive Producer |
Roger Daltrey | Executive Producer |
John Entwistle | Executive Producer |
Keith Moon | Executive Producer |
David Gideon Thomson | Executive Producer |
Roy Baird | Producer |
Bill Curbishley | Producer |
John Peverall | Producer |