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Tommy is a 1975 British satirical operetta fantasy drama film written and directed by Ken Russell and based on the Who's 1969 rock opera album Tommy about a "psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind" boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. The film featured a star-studded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves (most notably, lead singer Roger Daltrey, who plays the title role), Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson.
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1975 · 1h 51m · Drama · Music
TMDB 6.5/10 (378 votes)
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Directed by Ken Russell
Box office $34M worldwide
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Ken RussellDirector
Roger Daltreyas Tommy
Eric Claptonas The Preacher
John Entwistleas Himself
Keith Moonas Uncle Ernie
Paul Nicholasas Cousin Kevin
Jack Nicholsonas The Specialist
Robert Powellas Captain Walker
Pete Townshendas Himself
Tina Turneras The Acid Queen
Arthur Brownas The PriestVVictoria Russellas Sally Simpson