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Tommy (1975)
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Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:11
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: Director Ken Russell's vibrant, hyperactive version of the Who's classic rock opera tells the story of a boy (Roger Daltrey) rendered deaf, dumb, and blind by the sight of his father's murder. His... Director Ken Russell's vibrant, hyperactive version of the Who's classic rock opera tells the story of a boy (Roger Daltrey) rendered deaf, dumb, and blind by the sight of his father's murder. His psychedelic journey through a maze of abusive relatives and strange "cures" eventually leads to enlightenment and sainthood. The film is based on guitarist Pete Townshend's stage opera, and features a star-studded cast that includes Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Elton John, Jack Nicholson, and Tina Turner. [More]
Starring: Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Elton John
Starring: Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Robert Powell, Tina Turner, Jack Nicholson, Who
Director: Ken Russell
Director: Ken Russell
Producer: Robert Stigwood, Ken Russell
Screenwriter: Ken Russell
Composer: Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon
Reviews for Tommy
It is an extravagant musical curiosity, or Baby Boomer time capsule, if nothing else.
Quirky, although not altogether successful, cinematic reading of The Who's rock opera.
Latest News for Tommy
September 30, 2005:
Mike Myers to Play Who? Keith Moon.
A long-gestating project between Roger Daltrey, Nigel Sinclair, and Mike Myers looks like it might be coming back to life sometime soon, according to Variety. The untitled film... More...
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