Tommy (1975)

The Story

This classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast including many stars of the rock music industry. Told through the remarkable music of The Who, this is the story of Tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother and her lover. They command him, "You didn't hear it, you didn't see it, and you won't say anything to anyone..." As a result, the traumatised boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb and blind.

Rating

M

Duration

111 min

Cast

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Jack Nicholson, Eric Clapton, Oliver Reed, Tina Turner, Ann-Margret, Elton John, Paul Nicholas, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Robert Powell

Director

Ken Russell