Tommy [videorecording]
2012
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Rock opera composed by Pete Townshend, directed by Ken Russell and starring Roger Daltrey as the eponymous hero. Following a childhood trauma Tommy suffers from a catatonic state where he appears to be blind, deaf and mute. As his mother (Ann-Magret) attempts to find a cure Tommy takes up the pinball machine and his impressive talent soon gains him a cult following. However, his growing popularity brings its own set of problems. The cast also features Oliver Reed, Jack Nicholson and Tina Turner.
Main title:
Tommy [videorecording] / producer, Robert Stigwood; producer, Ken Russell.
Author:
Russell, Ken, 1927-2011, director, composer (expression)Townshend, Pete, composer (expression)Reed, Oliver, 1938-1999, actorAnn-Margret, 1941-, actorDaltrey, Roger, actorTownsend, Pete, book authorWho (Musical group)
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Screenbound Pictures, 2012.
Collation:
1 DVD (107 min.) : colour
Notes:
Region 0, 1 disc(s), Disc format DVD 9 dual layer, Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.85 (17:9) Theatrical widescreen), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Digital 5.1), Bonus footage, Trailers, Interviews (Pete Townsend (Music), Roger Daltrey (Actor)), Commentary (Ken Russell (Director)), Other documentaries ('Ken Russell On Tommy', 'The Story of the Sound - Ann-Margret Spills the Beans').Made in 1975.Based on the record album and rock opera by Pete Townsend and The Who.DVDN.
Credits:
Credits: director, Ken Russell; writer, Ken Russell; music, The Who; music, Pete Townshend; editor, Stuart Baird.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Ben Aris, Susan Baker, Jennifer Blake, Mary Holland, Keith Moon, Paul Nicholas, Jack Nicholson, Robert Powell, Victoria Russell, Tina Turner, Barry Winch.
Audience:
BBFC code: 15.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
626077
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