Jimmy Cooper loathes his dead-end job and his working-class parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed.
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| Phil Daniels | ... |
Jimmy
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| Leslie Ash | ... |
Steph
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| Phil Davis | ... |
Chalky
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| Mark Wingett | ... |
Dave
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| Sting | ... |
Ace Face
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| Ray Winstone | ... |
Kevin
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| Garry Cooper | ... |
Peter
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Gary Shail | ... |
Spider
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| Toyah Willcox | ... |
Monkey
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| Trevor Laird | ... |
Ferdy
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Kate Williams | ... |
Mother
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| Michael Elphick | ... |
Father
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Kim Neve | ... |
Yvonne
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| Benjamin Whitrow | ... |
Mr. Fulford
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Daniel Peacock | ... |
Danny
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| Jeremy Child | ... |
Agency Man
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| John Phillips | ... |
Magistrate
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| Timothy Spall | ... |
Projectionist
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Olivier Pierre | ... |
Tailor
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| George Innes | ... |
Cafe Owner
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| John Bindon | ... |
Harry
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| P.H. Moriarty | ... |
Barman at Villain's Pub
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| Hugh Lloyd | ... |
Mr. Cale
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Cross Section | ... |
The Band
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Lewis Alexander | ... |
Commuter (uncredited)
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| John Altman | ... |
John (uncredited)
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Frances Baker | ... |
Cashier in Men's Tailor Shop (uncredited)
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| Simon Bamford | ... |
Dancer in Brighton Club (uncredited)
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| Amanda Barrie | ... |
Mother (scene cut) (uncredited)
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| Jesse Birdsall | ... |
Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)
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| John Blundell | ... |
Leader of Rockers (uncredited)
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Peter Brayham | ... |
Swimmer (uncredited)
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Derek Chafer | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Tony Clarkin | ... |
Policeman at Concert (uncredited)
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John Clifford | ... |
Villain (uncredited)
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Leslie Crawford | ... |
Man Phoning Police (uncredited)
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Loren Day | ... |
Girl with Steph (uncredited)
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Barbie Denham | ... |
Disco Dancer (uncredited)
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Michael Dickins | ... |
Scooter Rider / Mod (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Julian Firth | ... |
Mod (uncredited)
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| Fuzz | ... |
Nicky (uncredited)
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Simon Gipps-Kent | ... |
Boy at Party (uncredited)
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Carol Harrison | ... |
Biker Girl (uncredited)
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Ridgewell Hawkes | ... |
Bouncer (uncredited)
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Barrie Holland | ... |
Tobacco Buyer (uncredited)
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Gary Holton | ... |
Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)
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Tom Ingram | ... |
Rocker in Police Van (uncredited)
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| Juba Kennerley | ... |
Magistrate (uncredited)
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Eric Kent | ... |
George (uncredited)
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| Derek Lyons | ... |
Jimmy's Gang Member (uncredited)
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Leon Maybank | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Peter McNamara | ... |
Mod (uncredited)
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Glen Murphy | ... |
Fighting Rocker (uncredited)
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Tony O'Leary | ... |
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Chris Parsons | ... |
Door Bouncer (uncredited)
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Bob Ramsey | ... |
Boxing Trainer (uncredited)
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| Linda Regan | ... |
Chief Rocker Girl (uncredited)
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Henry Roberts | ... |
Constable (uncredited)
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Bess Rogers | ... |
Lady on Train (uncredited)
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Niva Ruschell | ... |
Pretty Lady (uncredited)
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| Cy Town | ... |
Hairdresser (uncredited)
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Ron Whitwell | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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| The Who | ... |
Themselves. (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Franc Roddam | ||
Written by
| Dave Humphries | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Martin Stellman | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Franc Roddam | ... | (screenplay) |
| Pete Townshend | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Roy Baird | ... | producer |
| Bill Curbishley | ... | producer |
| Roger Daltrey | ... | executive producer |
| John Entwistle | ... | executive producer |
| Keith Moon | ... | executive producer |
| John Peverall | ... | associate producer |
| David Gideon Thomson | ... | executive producer |
| Pete Townshend | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Brian Tufano | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sean Barton | ||
| Mike Taylor | ||
Casting By
| Patsy Pollock | ||
| Esta Charkham | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Simon Holland | ||
Makeup Department
| Simon Thompson | ... | hair styles creator |
| Gilly Wakeford | ... | makeup artist (as Gilli Wakeford) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ray Corbett | ... | assistant director |
| Mike Flynne | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Kieron Phipps | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jack Carter | ... | construction manager |
| Andrew Sanders | ... | assistant art director |
| Terry Wells | ... | property master |
| Ken Wheatley | ... | set dresser |
| Leon Apsey | ... | construction supervisor (uncredited) |
| Adrian Start | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Albert Bailey | ... | boom operator |
| John Ireland | ... | sound editor |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Christian Wangler | ... | sound recordist (as Christian Wrangler) |
| Jon Astley | ... | sound engineer (uncredited) |
| Malcolm Hirst | ... | sound maintenance (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Steve Hamilton | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Martin Evans | ... | electrical supervisor: Lee Electrics Ltd. |
| Jeff Paynter | ... | focus puller |
| Frank Connor | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Dewi Humphreys | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Jacobs | ... | special unit photographer (uncredited) |
| Geoff Mulligan | ... | camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Rampton | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Derek Suter | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joyce Stoneman | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| David C. Anderson | ... | location manager (as David Anderson) |
| Redmond Morris | ... | location manager |
| Bryan Coates | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Paul B. Clay | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Roger Daltrey | ... | musical director |
| John Entwistle | ... | music producer / musical director |
| Cy Langston | ... | music re-mix engineer |
| Mike Shaw | ... | music coordinator |
| Pete Townshend | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Melinda Rees | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Peter Brayham | ... | action arranger |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | public relations |
| Alen Fletcher | ... | story consultant |
| Caroline Hagen | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin O'Driscoll | ... | production accountant |
| Christopher Stamp | ... | story consultant (as Chris Stamp) |
| Pete Townshend | ... | story consultant |
| Ken Tuohy | ... | producer's assistant |
| Geoff Freeman | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Gillian Gregory | ... | choreographer (uncredited) |
| Richard Morrison | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Tessa More O'Ferrell | ... | PA to the director (uncredited) |
| Debbie Vertue | ... | producers secretary (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Freddie Haayen | ... | special thanks |
| James Swann | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Brent Walker Film Distributors (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1979) (West Germany) (theatrical) (as Neue Constantin Film)
- Everard Films (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Gofilex (1979) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- World Northal (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Valio-Filmi (1980) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1980) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1980) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Film 2 (1980) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Mundial Filmes (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Parafrance Films (1980) (France) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Constantin Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Channel 5 Video Distribution (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Star (1987) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Nordic Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Odeon (1988) (Italy) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1988) (Finland) (tv)
- Feature Film Company (1996) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (re-release)
- VH1 Television (1996) (United States) (tv)
- Rhino Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Sirius Publishing (1997) (United States) (video) (CD-ROM)
- PolyGram Video (1998) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Rhino Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Home Video (2006) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2006) (Finland) (DVD) (2-disc edition)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2011) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Copiapoa Film (2019) (Japan) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1979) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Geneon Universal Entertainment (2011) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- MCA Home Video (1991) (Canada) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1992) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DDA Public Relations (public relations)
- EMI Studios (re-recorded at)
- European Captioning Institute (DVD subtitles)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Levi (jeans by)
- Polydor Records (music from the soundtrack available on)
- The Who Group ("Quadrophenia" by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Director Franc Roddam has assembled an array of young British acting talents who bring back London's 1960s Mods and Rockers. Set against the soundtrack of The Who's high-concept album "Quadrophenia", Phil Daniels plays working-class Jimmy Cooper, a drug-using Mod who hates his job and is taken the wrong way by his parents. But by night, he comes alive with the all-nighters, his amphetamine pills, and his scooter-riding friends; he's always on a high, and life cannot get any better. Then comes the Brighton Scooter Run, where the Mods and the Rockers converge, ending in the Battle of the Cults on Brighton Beach. What goes up must come down, and with Jimmy's come-down, his life is turned around, and so begins his downward spiral into paranoia, isolation, and the four-faceted mindset: Quadrophenia. With its extremely realistic language, violent overtones, and classic 1960s soundtrack, this illness is bound to be contagious. Come along for the ride. Written by Cinema_Fan |
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| Taglines | Hell On Wheels! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | 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 shadow of the helicopter that filmed the final scenes on the white cliffs at Beachy Head is visible. Most people call these the white cliffs of Dover, but they aren't. The cliffs at Beachy Head are higher than the white cliffs of Dover. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.1 (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Hi-Heel Sneakers See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Jeans By Levis See more » |
| Quotes |
Kev:
I don't give a monkey's arsehole about Mods and Rockers. Underneath, we're all the same, 'n't we? Jimmy: No, Kev, that's it. Look, I don't wanna be the same as everybody else. That's why I'm a Mod, see? I mean, you gotta be somebody, ain't ya, or you might as well jump in the sea and drown. Kev: That's why I joined the army. To be different. To get away from all this. Don't matter where you go, there's always some cunt with stars and stripes who wants to push you about. See more » |