August: the time for summer holidays, Bank holidays and, back in the 1960s, if you were a mod or rocker, a time to head to seaside resorts for an almighty punch-up. This August, that classic British pastime – mods versus rockers – is relived as Universal Pictures releases the Special Edition of Quadrophenia, the classic film that has inspired generations of youths since its release in1979.
Available on DVD from 7 August 2006 this Special Edition two-disc DVD, includes:
• Digitally remastered widescreen picture
• Brand new stereo audio track
• A Way Of Life : Making Quadrophenia – A restrospective documentary looking back 25 years to the making of one of the most significant ‘youth’ films to emerge in the UK
• On Location With Franc – Franc Roddam revisits several locations used in the film
• Audio Commentary – With director Franc Roddam and actors Phil Daniels and Leslie Ash.
Quadrophenia, based on The Who’s seminal rock opera from the early 1970s presaged the mod revival of late 70s Britain. It introduced a new wave of Brit actors, including Phil Daniels, to audiences and has proved to be an inspiration to scores of bands, film-makers and British youth ever since. It is safe to say that, without Quadrophenia, there would have been no Britpop… This truly is a landmark British film.
It’s 1964 London and two youth cults emerge – the mods and the rockers – with explosive consequences. For Jimmy (Phil Daniels) and his sharp-suited, pill popping, scooter riding mates, being a mod is a way of life. Together they head off to Brighton for an orgy of drugs, thrills and headline-making violent clashes with the rockers.
Directed by Franc Roddam in his first feature length outing, the film also stars Toyah Wilcox, Mark Wingett, John Altman, Leslie Ash, Ray Winstone and Sting.
Title: Quadrophenia Special Edition Release Date: 7 August 2006 Recommended Retail Price: £17.99
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