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Movie Description
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.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Full Screen - 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
Theatrical Release: March 19, 1975.
Industry Reviews
"...Dazzling..."
Sight and Sound - p.192-3 - David Wilson (06/01/1975)
"...TOMMY virtually explodes with excitement on the screen....The performers are extravagantly fine..."
New York Times - p.48 - Vincent Canby (03/20/1975)
"[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."
Uncut - Uncut Staff (07/01/2004)
"[I]t's better enjoyed as a sequence of lurid performances of Who songs..."
Mojo - Mojo Staff (12/01/2004)
"...The Who's rock opera TOMMY was an apt screen subject for director Ken Russell's visual bombast..."
USA Today - Mike Clark (09/17/1999)
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