The Who – Tommy (Rock Opera) [1999, DVD]

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-Margaret) andher 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 becomesthe champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a "Messiah."

"There has never been a movie musical quite like TOMMY. A weird, crazy, wonderfully excessive version of THE WHO's rock opera." -TIME,

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Tommy is The Who's fourth studio album. It is a rock opera telling the story of a Psychosomatic deaf, dumb and blind boy and his experiences in life. The album served as a melting pot for ...

Ende der 60er Jahren erschin von THE WHO die Rockoper TOMMY. Es ist eines der ersten Konzeptalben in der Popgeschichte. Verfilmt wurde die Story um den blinden, stummen und tauben TOMMY Mitte der 90-er Jahre. Eingespielt wurde die Story zum Film mit Grössen wie Tina Turner oder Eric Clapton.

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