Quadrophenia

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Introductory statement about this film.

Quadrophenia
UK Special Edition DVD cover
Directed by: Frank Roddam
Produced by: Roy Baird, Bill Curbishley
Written by: Dave Humphries, Martin Stellman, Frank Roddam
Starring: Phil Daniels, Mark Wingett, Philip Davies, Leslie Ash, Toyah Wilcox, Garry Cooper, Sting
Music by: The Who
Edited by: Sean Barton, Mike Taylor
Distributed by: Universal
Release date(s): 1979-09-17 (Toronto Film Festival)
Running time: 117 minutes
Country: UK
Language(s): English
IMDB link

Plot summary

Quadrophenia was filmed in 1978 in which Sting plays the part of "Ace Face". Mods and rockers clash in 1965 Brighton.

Cast

Primary cast members of the film included:

  • Phil Daniels - Jimmy Cooper
  • Leslie Ash - Steph
  • Philip Davis - Chalky
  • Mark Wingett - Dave
  • Sting - Ace Face
  • Ray Winstone - Kevin
  • Garry Cooper = Peter
  • Gary Shail - Spider
  • Toyah Wilcox - Monkey
  • Trevor Laird - Ferdy
  • Kate Williams - Mrs Cooper
  • Michale Elphick - Mr Cooper
  • Kim Neve - Yvonne
  • Benjamin Whitrow - Mr Fulford
  • Daniel Peacock - Danny

Production

Sting filmed his scenes Brighton in the autumn of 1978.

Release

Quadrophenia was first released on 1979-09-17 at the Toronto Film Festival. (really? the IMDB mentions a release at the Cannes Film Festival on 1979-05-14 ? User:Dietmar)

Video and DVD releases

Cover art Release date Country Format Language Special features
Quadrophenia DVD Germany 2000.jpg 2000-MM-DD Germany DVD (Region 2 / PAL) English, German, French, Spanish deleted scenes, photos
Quadrophenia DVD UK special edition.jpg 2006-MM-DD UK DVD (Region 2 / PAL) English Commentary, Making Of, On Location with Franc

Awards

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Score

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See also

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