Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia is a 1979 British film, loosely based around the 1973 rock opera of the same name by The Who. The film stars Phil Daniels as a Mod named Jimmy. It was directed by Franc Roddam in his feature directing debut. Unlike the film adaptation of Tommy, Quadrophenia is not a musical film. The film, set in 1965, follows the story of Jimmy Cooper , a London Mod. Disillusioned by his parents and a job as a post room boy in an advertising firm, Jimmy finds an outlet for his teenage angst with his Mod friends Dave , Chalky and Spider . However, his angst and confusion are compounded by the...
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Release date:September 14, 1979
Directed by:Franc Roddam
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:120 Minutes
Producer:Roy Baird, Bill Curbishley
Editor:Sean Barton, Mike Taylor
Music by:The Who
Cinematography:Brian Tufano
Screenplay by:Dave Humphries, Franc Roddam, Martin Stellman, Pete Townshend
Genre:Musical

Cast of Quadrophenia

Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Born:February 27, 1957
Age:55
Ray Winstone
Ray Winstone
Born:February 19, 1957
Age:55
Sting
Sting
Born:October 2, 1951
Age:60
Phil Davis
Phil Davis
Born:July 30, 1953
Age:58
Phil Daniels
Phil Daniels
Jimmy
Born:October 25, 1958
Age:53
Benjamin Whitrow
Benjamin Whitrow
Born:February 17, 1937
Age:75

Film director of Quadrophenia

Franc Roddam
Franc Roddam
Born: April 29, 1946
Age: 66

Francis George "Franc" Roddam is an English film director, businessman, screenwriter, television producer and publisher. He is married to photographer Leila Ansari and has six children from previous marriages. He currently lives in London. Roddam's films include "Quadrophenia", "K2", "Aria",...
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Music contributors for Quadrophenia

The Who
The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic...
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Filming locations for Quadrophenia

Brighton
Brighton

Brighton /ˈbraɪtən/ is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain. For administrative purposes, Brighton and Hove is not part of the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex, but remains part of the ceremonial county of...
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Beachy Head
Beachy Head

Beachy Head is a chalk headland in the United Kingdom, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex, immediately east of the Seven Sisters. The cliff there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 m above sea level. The peak allows views of the south east coast...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the film "Quadrophenia"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 120 minutes.
  • Q:
    When was the film "Quadrophenia" first released?
  • A:
    The movie was released in September, 1979.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the motion picture Quadrophenia?
  • A:
    The Who composed the musical score for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the film Quadrophenia?
  • A:
    Dave Humphries, Franc Roddam, Martin Stellman and Pete Townshend wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities were the stars of the film, "Quadrophenia"?
  • A:
    Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil_Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting and Timothy Spall starred in the film.
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Quadrophenia"?
  • A:
    Franc Roddam directed the motion picture.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the movie "Quadrophenia"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 120 minutes.
  • Q:
    The film, "Quadrophenia" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The movie is classified as: Cult and Indie.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the movie, "Quadrophenia"?
  • A:
    Roy Baird and Bill Curbishley produced the film.
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