Quadrophenia (film)

Quadrophenia
UK theatrical release poster by Renato Casaro
Directed by	Franc Roddam
Screenplay by	Dave Humphries Franc Roddam Martin Stellman Pete Townshend
Based on	Quadrophenia by the Who
Produced by	Roy Baird Bill Curbishley
Starring	Phil Daniels Leslie Ash Toyah Philip Davis Mark Wingett Sting Ray Winstone
Cinematography	Brian Tufano
Edited by	Sean Barton Mike Taylor
Music by	The Who Various Artists
Production companies	The Who Films Ltd Polytel Films Curbishley-Baird Enterprises
Distributed by	Brent Walker Film Distributors
Release dates	16 August 1979 (1979-08-16) (Premiere) 17 August 1979 (1979-08-17) (London)
Running time	120 minutes[1]
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English
Budget	£2 million[2]
Box office	$1,050,000[3]is

Quadrophenia is a 1979 British drama film, based on The Who's 1973 rock opera of the same name. It was directed by Franc Roddam in his feature directing debut. Unlike the adaptation of Tommy, Quadrophenia is not a musical film, and the band does not appear live in the film.

The film, set in London in 1964, depicts a period of emotional turmoil in the life of Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels), a young Mod who escapes from his dead-end job as a postroom boy by dancing, partying, taking amphetamines, riding his scooter and brawling with Rockers.