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Tommy

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Ken Russell's dramatisation of the rock opera by Pete Townshend and the Who. When he witnesses the murder of his father by his mother's new husband, young Tommy is rendered deaf, dumb and blind. Efforts to find a cure fail, but Tommy's life is transformed when he discovers pinball. Review page 53.
(1975, 15)
(S)
Film Trivia: page 45

Contributors

Director:
Ken Russell
Music:
Pete Townshend
Musicians:
The Who
Tommy Walker:
Roger Daltrey
Frank Hobbs:
Oliver Reed
Nora Walker Hobbs:
null Ann-Margret
Pinball Wizard:
Elton John
Preacher:
Eric Clapton
Uncle Ernie:
Keith Moon
Specialist:
Jack Nicholson
Group Captain Walker:
Robert Powell
Cousin Kevin:
Paul Nicholas
Acid Queen:
Tina Turner
Young Tommy:
Barry Winch
Sally Simpson:
Victoria Russell
Source: Radio Times

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