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The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection

The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection

Oct 23, 2009 · 1h 33m

Director

Alec Lindsell

Overview

This film explains the complicated and misunderstood connections between the Mod movement - which had guaranteed The Who's early success - and the Pete Townsend composed musical depiction of that movement, Quadrophenia. Using recently unearthed archive footage from the early movement, rarely seen performance and interview footage of The Who, plus expert contributions and comment from a panel headed by friend of Pete Townsend and the band's 'Mr Fixit' throughout their career, Richard Barnes, and featuring; mod experts Paolo Hewitt and Terry Rawlins; the ever delightful owner of Acid Jazz records, DJ and broadcaster, Eddie Pillar; members of Mod revivalists The Chords ad The Purple Hearts; Who biographer and 1960s expert, Alan Clayson and a host of others. The film also includes a wealth of news reports, film and video clips, location shoots and much more, all set to a backbeat of music from the finest British band of the Mod era - The Who.

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Cast of The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection

Crew of The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection

About The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection

What is The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection about?

This film explains the complicated and misunderstood connections between the Mod movement - which had guaranteed The Who's early success - and the Pete Townsend composed musical depiction of that movement, Quadrophenia. Using recently unearthed archive footage from the early movement, rarely seen performance and interview footage of The Who, plus expert contributions and comment from a panel…

When was The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection released?

The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection was released on October 23, 2009.

Where can I watch The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection?

The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection is streaming on Night Flight Plus in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection?

The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who directed The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection?

The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection was directed by Alec Lindsell.

Who is in the cast of The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection?

The cast of The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection includes Buddy Ascott (Self), Richard Barnes (Self), Alan Clayson (Self), Eddie Piller (Self) and Chris Pope (Self).

Is The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection on Netflix?

No, The Who, the Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Night Flight Plus instead.