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Quadrophenia (Criterion Collection)

Quadrophenia (Criterion Collection)

Criterion/Voyager (1979)
Blu-ray
R (Restricted)
715515097017
Drama | Music
UK | English | Color | 01:57

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.


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Phil Daniels Jimmy
Leslie Ash Steph
Phil Davis Chalky
Mark Wingett Dave
Sting Ace Face
Ray Winstone Kevin
Garry Cooper Peter
Gary Shail Spider
Toyah Willcox Monkey
Trevor Laird Ferdy
Kate Williams Mother
Michael Elphick Father
Kim Neve Yvonne
Benjamin Whitrow Mr. Fulford
Daniel Peacock Danny
Jeremy Child Agency Man
John Phillips Magistrate
Timothy Spall Projectionist
Olivier Pierre Tailor
George Innes Cafe Owner
John Bindon Harry
P.H. Moriarty Barman at Villain's Pub
Hugh Lloyd Mr. Cale
Cross Section The Band
Lewis Alexander Commuter

Trailer

Edition details

Edition Criterion Collection
Packaging HD Case
Nr Discs 1
Screen Ratios Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio Tracks DTS [English]
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio [English]
Stereo [English]
Subtitles English
Layers Single side, Single layer
Edition Release Date Aug 28, 2012
Regions Region 1

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Watched
Quantity 1
Index 1655
Added Date Jan 04, 2014 22:18:30
Modified Date Jun 12, 2022 00:33:29

Notes

Christmas 2013 gift from Ma.

Disc Features
DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION

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 and presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition
New audio commentary featuring director Franc Roddam and Tufano
New interview with Bill Curbishley, the film’s coproducer and the Who’s comanager
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 the French youth-culture program, featuring early footage of the Who
Trailers
PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Howard Hampton, a 1985 personal history by original mod Irish Jack, and Pete Townshend’s liner notes from the 1973 album

Design by Times of London

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