Jimmy loathes his job and parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs only to be disappointed.
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Franc Roddam
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| Phil Daniels | ... | Jimmy | |
| Leslie Ash | ... | Steph | |
| Phil Davis | ... | Chalky (as Philip Davis) | |
| Mark Wingett | ... | Dave | |
| Sting | ... | Ace Face | |
| Ray Winstone | ... | Kevin (as Raymond Winstone) | |
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Gary Shail | ... | Spider |
| Toyah Willcox | ... | Monkey | |
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Kate Williams | ... | Mother |
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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, cruising London on his motor-scooter and hearing music such as that of 'The Who' and 'The High Numbers', does he feel free and accepted. However, it's a flight into an illusionary world. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
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We are the mods, we are the mods. We are, we are, we are the mods. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 November 1979 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Er du gal, mand? See more »Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Dolby (Dolby Stereo)Color:
Color (Eastmancolor) (uncredited)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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(uncredited)
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by The Who
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Sting and his band The Police were little known when the film was shot, but had broken out by the time it was released. See more »Goofs
The fly-screen on the scooter that Jimmy steals disappears then reappears in the next shot. See more »Crazy Credits
Jeans By Levis See more »Soundtracks
Love Reign Over Me(uncredited)
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by The Who
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One of the main criticisms at the time "Quadrophenia" came out was that it was noisy and violent rubbish. Quite how this opinion was ever formed is puzzling because the film I saw was a brilliant realistic portrayal of a mod in the 60's. The film has directorial flair, an excellent soundtrack and some underrated scripting and performances. It perfectly captures the angst and disillusionment of its protaganist to a level that has never been seen on film before or since.