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.
Theatrical Release: March 19, 1975.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 1.85
Widescreen - 1.85
Screen Format Note: Superbit
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
DTS - English
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Stars
Roger Daltrey: British Actor/Singer, the Who
Ann-Margret: Actress, singer, dancer, VIVA LAS VEGAS
Oliver Reed: British Actor, WOMEN IN LOVE, GLADIATOR
Elton John: British Singer/Songwriter, CANDLE IN THE WIND
Eric Clapton: British Songwriter/Musician, "Layla"
Keith Moon: Drummer/"The Who"
Robert Powell: British Actor
Tina Turner: American Actress/Singer, "River Deep, Mountain High"
Jack Nicholson: American actor, producer, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
Who: British Rock Group
Director
Ken Russell: Director/Screenwriter/Prod.
Producer
Robert Stigwood: Producer/Executive
Ken Russell: Director/Screenwriter/Prod.
Screenwriter
Ken Russell: Director/Screenwriter/Prod.
Composer
Pete Townshend: Musician/"The Who"
Roger Daltrey: British Actor/Singer, the Who
John Entwistle: Guitarist/"The Who"
Keith Moon: Drummer/"The Who"
Editor
Stuart Baird: Editor/Producer/Director
Cinematographer
Dick Bush: British Director Of Photography
Cinematographer
Robin Lehman: Cinematographer
Cinematographer
Ronnie Taylor: British Director Of Photography
Art Director
John Clark: Art Director, TOMMY (1975)
Review 1:
"...Dazzling..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.192-3 06/01/1975
Review 2:
"...TOMMY virtually explodes with excitement on the screen....The performers are extravagantly fine..."
Source: New York Times
p.48 03/20/1975
Review 3:
"...The Who's rock opera TOMMY was an apt screen subject for director Ken Russell's visual bombast..."
Source: USA Today
p.12E 09/17/1999
Review 4:
"[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."
Source: Uncut
p.138 07/01/2004
Review 5:
"[I]t's better enjoyed as a sequence of lurid performances of Who songs..."
Source: Mojo
p.59 12/01/2004