| | | Your senses will never be the same.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Subtitled
This classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast, including many stars of the rock music industry. Told through the remarkable music of The Who, this is the story of Tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother. (Ann-Margret) and her lover (Oliver Reed). They command him, "You didn't hear it, you didn't see it, and you won't say anything to anyone..." As a result, the traumatized boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb and blind. Growing into manhood, Tommy (Roger Daltrey) is subjected to several bizarre cure attempts by The Acid Queen (Tina Turner), the Preacher (Eric Clapton) and the Specialist (Jack Nicholson). In spite of his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and becomes the champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a "Messiah." Superbit DVD utilizes a special high bit rate digital transfer process that optimizes video quality and offers both DTS and 5.1 Dolby Digital audio. All Superbit DVD's are widescreen presentations in their original language
"Energetic rendering...with standout musical performances..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"...The Who drummer Keith Moon is a standout as the perverted Holiday Camp counsellor Uncle Ernie." The Motion Picture Guide
Editor's Note
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.
| Features | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Widescreen Version | | Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video | | Audio: English DTS & Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 12/17/2002 |
| Running Time: 111 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1975 | | Catalog ID: 10015 | | UPC: 00043396100152 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1976) | | | Ann-Margret, Nominee, Best Actress | | | Pete Townshend, Nominee, Best Music Scoring Of An Original Song Score And/Or Adaptation | |
Golden Globe (1976) |  | Ann-Margret, Winner, Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical | | | Roger Daltrey, Nominee, Best Acting Debut In A Motion Picture (Male) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...Dazzling..." 06/01/1975 p.192-3New York Times
"...TOMMY virtually explodes with excitement on the screen....The performers are extravagantly fine..." 03/20/1975 p.48 USA Today
"...The Who's rock opera TOMMY was an apt screen subject for director Ken Russell's visual bombast..." 09/17/1999 p.12E Uncut
"[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." 07/01/2004 p.138 Mojo
"[I]t's better enjoyed as a sequence of lurid performances of Who songs..." 12/01/2004 p.59 Time Magazine 8 of 10
...There has never been a movie musical quite like Tommy, a weird, crazy, wonderfully excessive version of The Who's rock opera.
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