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Quadrophenia (1979)

★ 7.2R117 min

1979 British drama film

Quadrophenia is a 1979 British drama film, based on the Who's 1973 rock opera of the same name. It was directed by Franc Roddam in his feature directing debut. Unlike the adaptation of Tommy, Quadrophenia is not a musical film, and the band does not appear live in the film.

The film, set in London in 1965, depicts a period of emotional turmoil in the life of Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels), a young mod who escapes from his dead-end job as a postroom boy by dancing, partying, abusing Dexamyl, riding scooters, and brawling with rockers.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Quadrophenia about?
Quadrophenia (1979) — London, 1965: Like many other youths, Jimmy hates the philistine life, especially his parents and his job in a company's mailing division. Only when he's together with his friends, a 'Mod' clique, cruising London on his motor-scooter and hearing music such as that of 'The Who' an
Is Quadrophenia based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Quadrophenia scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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