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14/09/1979 Drama, Music 2h 0m
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A Way of Life

Overview

Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.

  1. Franc Roddam

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Phil Daniels

    James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

  2. Leslie Ash

    Steph

  3. Phil Davis

    Chalky

  4. Mark Wingett

    Dave

  5. Sting

    Ace Face

  6. Ray Winstone

    Kevin

  7. Garry Cooper

    Peter

  8. Gary Shail

    Spider

  9. Toyah Willcox

    Monkey

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-02-20
Brought up indifferently by parents who couldn't care less, "Jimmy" (Phil Daniels) goes through the motions at work only so he can afford to live the life of a pill-popping "Mod" riding around on his beloved Lambretta scooter. He's in his element, initially, but the adrenalin rushes start to wear off and his search for more exhilaration takes him on a trip to Brighton where an all out battle ensues on the beach with the motor-cycling "Rockers". The results of that opens his eyes a little to the realities of life but now he struggles with adjusting and this leads to a sense of loneliness, isola...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$2,500,000.00

Revenue
$1,050,000.00

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