Quadrophenia

2h

Drama

Music

Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.

Production Companies

Polytel

The Who Films

Cast

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper
Sting

Sting

Ace Face
Kim Neve

Kim Neve

Yvonne
Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Mr. Fulford
Jeremy Child

Jeremy Child

Agency Man
John Phillips

John Phillips

Magistrate
Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Projectionist
George Innes

George Innes

Cafe Owner
P.H. Moriarty

P.H. Moriarty

Barman at Villain's Pub
Hugh Lloyd

Hugh Lloyd

Mr. Cale
Jesse Birdsall

Jesse Birdsall

Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)
Julian Firth

Julian Firth

Mod (uncredited)
Simon Gipps-Kent

Simon Gipps-Kent

Posh Boy at Party (uncredited)
John Altman

John Altman

John (uncredited)
Carol Harrison

Carol Harrison

Biker Girl (uncredited)
Gary Holton

Gary Holton

Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)
Glen Murphy

Glen Murphy

Fighting Rocker (uncredited)
John Blundell

John Blundell

Chief Rocker (uncredited)
Linda Regan

Linda Regan

Chief Rocker Girl (uncredited)
Cy Town

Cy Town

Hairdresser (uncredited)
Patrick Murray

Patrick Murray

Des (uncredited)
Peter McNamara

Peter McNamara

Mod (uncredited)

Release date

14th Sep 1979

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English