A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia
Synopsis
Two rival youth cults emerge - the mods and the rockers - with explosive consequences. For Jimmy (Phil Daniels) and his sharp-suited, pill-popping, scooter-riding mates, being a mod is a way of life, it's their generation. Together they head off to Brighton for an orgy of drugs, thrills, headline-making, and violent clashes with the rockers. Set to the music of The Who's seminal rock opera, Quadrophenia is still one of the most definitive films of its time, vividly capturing the youth culture of Britain in the 1960s. It's over 30 years since the film Quadrophenia hit the world's cinema screens. Jimmy the Mod's search for identity against the backdrop of the May Bank Holiday riots of the 1960s, is regarded as the finest example of a British "youth" movie and a warmly remembered timepiece for a generation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 2006
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Cavanagh
- Original Title
- A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Cavanagh
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Cavanagh
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia about?
Two rival youth cults emerge - the mods and the rockers - with explosive consequences. For Jimmy (Phil Daniels) and his sharp-suited, pill-popping, scooter-riding mates, being a mod is a way of life, it's their generation. Together they head off to Brighton for an orgy of drugs, thrills, headline-making, and violent clashes with the rockers. Set to the music of The Who's seminal rock opera, Quadrophenia is still one of the most definitive films of its time, vividly capturing the youth culture of Britain in the 1960s. It's over 30 years since the film Quadrophenia hit the world's cinema screens. Jimmy the Mod's search for identity against the backdrop of the May Bank Holiday riots of the 1960s, is regarded as the finest example of a British "youth" movie and a warmly remembered timepiece for a generation.
Who directed A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia?
A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia was directed by Darren Cavanagh.
Who stars in A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia?
The principal cast of A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia includes Robert Elms, Leslie Ash, Phil Daniels, Phil Davis, Toyah Willcox.
When was A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia released and how long is it?
A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia?
A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).