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Tommy (DVD)

Roger Daltrey (actor), Eric Clapton (actor) and Ken Russell (director)

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Review

Uncut, 07/01/2004, p.138, "[R]edeemed by the performances of Ann-Margret and Oliver Reed, interesting cameos from Elton John and Tina Turner, and a stylish sense of design."

Mojo, 12/01/2004, p.59, "[I]t's better enjoyed as a sequence of lurid performances of Who songs..."

New York Times, 03/20/1975, p.48, "...TOMMY virtually explodes with excitement on the screen....The performers are extravagantly fine..."

Sight and Sound, 06/01/1975, p.192-3, "...Dazzling..."

USA Today, 09/17/1999, p.12E, "...The Who's rock opera TOMMY was an apt screen subject for director Ken Russell's visual bombast..."

Title Note

Theatrical Release: March 19, 1975.

Distributor Note

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, wit¬nessed the murder of his father by his mother (Ann-Margret) and her lover (Oliver Reed). They command him, “You didn’t hear it, you didn’t see it, and you won’t say anything to any¬one…” As a result, the traumatized boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb and blind. Growing into manhood, Tommy (Roger Daltrey) is subjected to several bizarre cure attempts by The Acid Queen (Tina Turner), the Preacher (Eric Clapton), and the Specialist (Jack Nicholson). In spite of his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and becomes the champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a “Messiah.”

Release Note

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.0 - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Original Quintaphonic Mix - (unspecified)
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Closed Captioned
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text Galleries:
Talent Files
Audio Resoration Essay

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Letterbox - 1.85
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Closed Captioned
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Dolby Digital 5.0 - English
Original Quintaphonic Mix - (unspecified)
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Audio Resoration Essay
Talent Files

Product Notes

Director Ken Russell's vibrant, hyperactive version of the Who's classic rock opera tells the story of a boy (Roger Daltrey) rendered deaf, dumb, and blind by the sight of his father's murder. His psychedelic journey through a maze of abusive relatives and strange "cures" eventually leads to enlightenment and sainthood. The film is based on guitarist Pete Townshend's stage opera, and features a star-studded cast that includes Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Elton John, Jack Nicholson, and Tina Turner.

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