Tommy by The Who is based upon the Rock Opera by Pete Townshend with additional material by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. It is the story of a deaf, dumb and blind boy who is eventually cured and becomes a rock celebrity. Features Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey and Elton John with guest appearances by Eric Clapton, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Paul Nicholas, Jack Nicholson, Robert Powell, Pete Townshend and Tina Turner.
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ACMI Identifier
319349
Language
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Music & Performing Arts → Music videos
Music & Performing Arts → Rock groups - England
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)