Quadrophenia is a 1979 British drama film, loosely based on the 1973 rock opera of the same name by The Who. It was directed by Franc Roddam in his feature directing début. Unlike the adaptation of Tommy, Quadrophenia is not a musical film, and the band does not appear live in the film.

Directed by Franc Roddam
Produced by
Roy Baird
Bill Curbishley
Written by
Dave Humphries
Franc Roddam
Martin Stellman
Pete Townshend
Starring
Phil Daniels
Leslie Ash
Toyah
Philip Davis
Mark Wingett
Sting
Ray Winstone
Music by
The Who
Various Artists
Cinematography Brian Tufano
Edited by
Sean Barton
Mike Taylor
Distributed by The Who Films
Release dates
14 September 1979 (Toronto)
2 November 1979
Running time
120 minutes[1]
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget £2 million[2]
Box office £14 million[3]