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Quadrophenia

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An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers. When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash). Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton.
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Michael Ventura L.A. Weekly Sep 26
Excellent. The best movie I have ever seen about being young in the world tat rock 'n' roll sings to. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl Mar 22
8/10
[Roddam and Trufano} make extensive use of deep focus and displayed a real expertise in directing and shooting crowded interiors like nightclubs and house parties... Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 10/06/2023
It’s not really a musical as much as a rough and ready drama inspired by the story suggested in the rock opera (though the Who’s music underscores the film quite nicely), and it has aged very well over the years. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/27/2023
3.5/4
It manages to be both quintessentially British and irrefutably universal. Go to Full Review Dick Nusser Billboard 03/24/2023
It is unabashedly a period piece, fashioned for the screen in the same straightforward, cinema verite style much in vogue among British filmmakers of the 1960s. Go to Full Review Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media 03/25/2021
3/5
Quadrophenia is every bit as fun, occasionally ugly, and upsetting as the heady days of discovering early independence and finding a direction in life can be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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john w Nov 30 The story of a generation , my generation . See more Graeme M Jan 24 I'm Still Dancing ❤️ See more JOHN B 02/18/2024 Still as good today as it was first time round See more Marcus S 08/04/2022 Unique, real and very entertaining See more 04/02/2022 The best film adaptation of a concept album (sorry, The Wall lovers). See more 03/30/2022 A decent enough piece from the period of mods v rockers and the Brighton pitched battles. About one mod's decent into nihilistic rage. There's definitely a lot of pent up rage amongst an impressive cast of future stars of British cinema. Worth a watch and worthy of its notoriety in British culture. See more Read all reviews
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Franc Roddam

Director

Phil Daniels

Jimmy

Mark Wingett

Dave

Philip Davis

Chalky

Leslie Ash

Steph

Garry Cooper

Pete

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Synopsis An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers. When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash). Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton.
Director
Franc Roddam
Producer
Roy Baird, Bill Curbishley
Screenwriter
Dave Humphries, Martin Stellman
Distributor
World Northal, Rhino Entertainment Company [us]
Production Co
Polytel, The Who Films
Rating
R
Genre
Musical, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 2, 1979, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
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