Quadrophenia
A Way of Life
7.0(295) 1979-09-14 120 minDramaMusic
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.
ProducerRoy Baird
ProducerBill Curbishley
DirectorFranc Roddam
ScreenplayFranc Roddam
ScreenplayMartin Stellman
ScreenplayDave Humphries
Cast & characters
Phil Daniels
as James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper
Leslie Ash
as Steph
Phil Davis
as Chalky
Mark Wingett
as Dave
Sting
as Ace Face
Ray Winstone
as Kevin
Garry Cooper
as Peter
Gary Shail
as Spider
Toyah Willcox
as Monkey
Trevor Laird
as Ferdy
Kate Williams
as Mother
Michael Elphick
as Father
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Kim Neve
as Yvonne
Benjamin Whitrow
as Mr. Fulford
Daniel Peacock
as Danny
Jeremy Child
as Agency Man
John Phillips
as Magistrate
Timothy Spall
as Projectionist
Olivier Pierre
as Tailor
George Innes
as Cafe Owner
John Bindon
as Harry
P.H. Moriarty
as Barman at Villain's Pub
Hugh Lloyd
as Mr. Cale
Jesse Birdsall
as Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)
