London, 1965: Like many other youths, Jimmy hates the philistine life, especially his parents and his job in a company's mailing division...
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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, cruises London on his motor-scooter and hears music such as that of 'The Who' and 'The High Numbers', he feels free and accepted. However, it's a flight into an illusionary world.
Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
John Lydon (the former Johnny Rotten) was originally approached for the role of Jimmy and even screen-tested for the role. However the distributors refused to insure him for the part and he was replaced.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
A 1972 Ivory Mercedes Benz 200 passes by in the background as Jimmy steals Sting's parked Vespa from the hotel.
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Quotes
Ace Face:
[Fined for rioting in Brighton]
I'll pay now. Got a pen, judge? See more »