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Tommy

Duration: 1 hour, 47 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Ken Russell's flamboyant treatment of The Who's rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind boy who develops an extraordinary ability at pinball.

Under his sinister stepfather's influence, he achieves fame and a cult following, but his almost messianic status also spells the beginning of his destruction.

Featuring musical contributions from a host of rock stars including Elton John, Eric Clapton and Tina Turner. Show less

Contributors

Nora Walker-Hobbs:
Ann-Margret undefined
Frank Hobbs:
Oliver Reed
Pinball Wizard:
Elton John
Preacher:
Eric Clapton
Specialist:
Jack Nicholson
Captain Walker:
Robert Powell
Cousin Kevin:
Paul Nicholas
Acid Queen:
Tina Turner
Uncle Ernie:
Keith Moon
The Priest:
Arthur Brown
Sally Simpson:
Victoria Russell
Reverend Simpson:
Ben Aris
Mrs Simpson:
Mary Holland
Director:
Ken Russell
Producer:
Ken Russell
Director of photography:
Dick Bush
Director of photography:
Ronnie Taylor

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