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Seminal cult film about tough working-class lad Jimmy (Phil Daniels), who escapes the boredom of his everyday life by hanging out with the snappily-dressed mods, riding scooters, popping pills, and fighting the hated rockers on the beaches of Brighton.

Adapted from The Who's acclaimed album, with stunning performances from a relatively inexperienced cast

Keywords:

Drama, Musical, Music, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1979) (UK) (4 Star)

Cast:

Phil Daniels	.... James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper
Leslie Ash	.... Steph
Philip Davis	.... Chalky
Mark Wingett	.... Dave
Sting	.... Ace
Ray Winstone	.... Kevin

Supporting Cast:

Garry Cooper	.... Pete
Gary Shail	.... Spider
Toyah Willcox	.... Monkey
Trevor Laird	.... Ferdy
Kate Williams	.... Jimmy's mother
Michael Elphick	.... Jimmy's father
Kim Neve	.... Yvonne
Benjamin Whitrow	.... Mr. Fulford
Daniel Peacock	.... Danny
Jeremy Child	.... Aganey Man
John Phillips	.... Magistrate
Timothy Spall	.... Projectionist
Olivier Pierre	.... Tailor
George Innes	.... Cafe Owner

Directors:

Franc Roddam

Writers:

Dave Humphries
Franc Roddam

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