Quadrophenia 1979

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Gummy
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Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.

Phil Daniels

as James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

Leslie Ash

as Steph

Phil Davis

as Chalky

Mark Wingett

as Dave

Sting

as Ace Face

Ray Winstone

as Kevin

Garry Cooper

as Peter

Gary Shail

as Spider

Toyah Willcox

as Monkey

Trevor Laird

as Ferdy

Director:

Franc Roddam

Writer:

Martin Stellman, Dave Humphries, Franc Roddam, Alan Fletcher, Pete Townshend, Chris Stamp

Genres:

Drama,Music

Release Date:

1979 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

120 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Quadrophenia

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Phil Daniels

as James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

Leslie Ash

as Steph

Phil Davis

as Chalky

Mark Wingett

as Dave

Sting

as Ace Face

Ray Winstone

as Kevin

Garry Cooper

as Peter

Gary Shail

as Spider

Toyah Willcox

as Monkey

Trevor Laird

as Ferdy

Kate Williams

as Mother

Michael Elphick

as Father

Kim Neve

as Yvonne

Benjamin Whitrow

as Mr. Fulford

Daniel Peacock

as Danny

Jeremy Child

as Agency Man

John Phillips

as Magistrate

Timothy Spall

as Projectionist

Olivier Pierre

as Tailor

George Innes

as Cafe Owner

John Bindon

as Harry

P.H. Moriarty

as Barman at Villain's Pub

Hugh Lloyd

as Mr. Cale

Jesse Birdsall

as Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)

Julian Firth

as Mod (uncredited)

Simon Gipps-Kent

as Posh Boy at Party (uncredited)

John Altman

as John (uncredited)

Carol Harrison

as Biker Girl (uncredited)

Gary Holton

as Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)

Glen Murphy

as Fighting Rocker (uncredited)

John Blundell

as Chief Rocker (uncredited)

Linda Regan

as Chief Rocker Girl (uncredited)

Cy Town

as Hairdresser (uncredited)

Patrick Murray

as Des (uncredited)

Peter McNamara

as Mod (uncredited)

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