Tommy Movie Review 1975

Peter Townsend's rock opera as visualized in the usual hyper-Russell style about the deaf, dumb, and blind boy who becomes a celebrity due to his amazing skill at the pinball machines. A parade of rock musicians perform throughout the affair, with varying degrees of success. Despite some good moments, the film ultimately falls prey to ill-conceived production concepts and miscasting.

Distribution

Music Video Distributors, 422 Business Center, H-840 N. Circle Dr., Oaks, PA 19456, Phone: (610)650-8200, Toll-free: 800-888-0486, Fax: (610)650-9102, Email: info@musicvideodistributors.com, URL: http://http://mvdb2b.com/

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 108 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Drama, Rock Flicks, Rock Stars on Film

Screenplay

Ken Russell, Keith Moon, John Entwhistle

Cast

Ann-Margret, Elton John, Oliver Reed, Tina Turner, Roger Daltrey, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Pete Townshend, Jack Nicholson, Robert Powell, Paul Nicholas, Barry Winch, Victoria Russell, Ben Aris, Mary Holland, Jennifer Baker, Susan Baker, Arthur Brown, John Entwhistle

Cinematography

Ronnie Taylor, Dick Bush

Director

Ken Russell

Music

Pete Townshend, John Entwhistle

Producer

Robert Stigwood, Columbia Pictures

Awards

Golden Globes 1976: Actress--Mus./Comedy (Ann-Margret).