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Quadrophenia( 1979)

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A Way of Life

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Phil Daniels

      James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

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      Leslie Ash

      Steph

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      Phil Davis

      Chalky

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      Mark Wingett

      Dave

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      Sting

      Ace Face

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      Ray Winstone

      Kevin

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      Garry Cooper

      Peter

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      Gary Shail

      Spider

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      Toyah Willcox

      Monkey

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      Trevor Laird

      Ferdy

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      Kate Williams

      Mother

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      Michael Elphick

      Father

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      Kim Neve

      Yvonne

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      Benjamin Whitrow

      Mr. Fulford

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      Daniel Peacock

      Danny

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      Jeremy Child

      Agency Man

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      John Phillips

      Magistrate

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      Timothy Spall

      Projectionist

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      Olivier Pierre

      Tailor

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      George Innes

      Cafe Owner

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      John Bindon

      Harry

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      P.H. Moriarty

      Barman at Villain's Pub

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      Hugh Lloyd

      Mr. Cale

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      Jesse Birdsall

      Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)

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      Julian Firth

      Mod (uncredited)

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      Simon Gipps-Kent

      Posh Boy at Party (uncredited)

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      John Altman

      John (uncredited)

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      Carol Harrison

      Biker Girl (uncredited)

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      Gary Holton

      Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)

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      Glen Murphy

      Fighting Rocker (uncredited)

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      John Blundell

      Chief Rocker (uncredited)

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      Linda Regan

      Chief Rocker Girl (uncredited)

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      Cy Town

      Hairdresser (uncredited)

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      Patrick Murray

      Des (uncredited)

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      Peter McNamara

      Mod (uncredited)

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      Barrie Holland

      Tobacco Buyer (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Tue Feb 20 2024
    Brought up indifferently by parents who couldn't care less, "Jimmy" (Phil Daniels) goes through the motions at work only so he can afford to live the life of a pill-popping "Mod" riding around on his beloved Lambretta scooter. He's in his element, initially, but the adrenalin rushes start to wear off and his search for more exhilaration takes him on a trip to Brighton where an all out battle ensues on the beach with the motor-cycling "Rockers". The results of that opens his eyes a little to the realities of life but now he struggles with adjusting and this leads to a sense of loneliness, isolat...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • london, england
    • england
    • woodstock, new york
    • music festival
    • mods
    • rocker
    • coming of age
    • brighton, england
    • motorcycle
    • 1960s