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Quadrophenia [videorecording (DVD)] / a film by Franc Roddam.

Criterion Collection, c2012.

Mod culture (Subculture) -- Drama.

At-risk youth -- Drama.

Conflict of generations -- Drama.

[videorecording (DVD)] /

2 videodiscs (120 min. + bonus materials) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm. + 1 booklet.

Loosely based on the rock opera of the same name by The Who.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1979.

Special features: Disc 1: New, restored digital transfer of the uncut version, supervised by cinematographer Brian Tufano, with the original 2.0 stereo soundtrack as well as an all-new 5.1 surround mix, supervised by the Who ; new audio commentary featuring director Fran Roddam and Tufano ; Disc 2: New interview with Bill Curbishley, the film's coproducer and the Who's co manager ; new interview with the Who's sound engineer, Bob Pridden, featuring a discussion of the new mix as well as a restoration demonstration ; segment on the film from a 1979 episode of The BBC series Talking pictures, featuring interviews and on-set footage ; segment from a 1964 episode of the French news program Sept jours du monde, about mods and rockers ; Seize millions de jeunes: "mods", a 1965 episode of fhe French youth culture program, featuring early footage of the Who ; trailers ; booklet featuring an essay by critic Howard Hampton, a 1985 personal history by original mod Irish Jack, and Pete Townshend's liner notes from the 1973 album.

1.85:1 aspect ratio.

Producers, Roy Baird and Bill Curbishley ; director, Franc Roddam ; musical directors, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townshend ; screenplay, Dave Humphries, Martin Stellman and Franc Roddam.

Phil Daniels Mark Wingett, Philip Davis, Leslie Ash and Sting with Raymond Winstone, Garry Cooper, Gary Shail, Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Kate Williams, Michalel Elphick, Kim Neve, Benjamin Whitrow, Daniel Peacock, Jeremy Child, John Phillips, Timothy Spall, Oliver Pierre, George Innes, John Bindon, P.H. Moriarty, Hugh Lloyd and introducing Cross Section.

"The Who's classic rock opera Quadrophenia was the basis for this invigorating coming-of-age movie and depiction of the depiction of defiant, drug-fueled mod subculture of early 1960s London. Our antihero, Jimmy (Phil Daniels), a teenager dissatisfied with family, work, and love. He spends his time knocking around with his clothes-obsessed, pill-popping, scooter-driving fellow mods, a group whose antipathy for the motorcycle-riding rockers leads to a climactic riot in Brighton. Director Franc Roddam's rough-edged film is a quintessential chronicle of youthful rebellion and turmoil, with Pete Townshend's brilliant songs (including 'I've Had Enough,' '5:15,' and 'Love, Reign O'er Me') providing emotional support, and featuring Sting and Ray Winstone in early roles. ."--Container.

Coming-of-age films.

Substance abuse films.

Daniels, Phil, 1958-

Wingett, Mark, 1961-

Davis, Philip, 1953-

Ash, Leslie, 1960-

Sting (Musician)

Who (Musical group)

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