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Quadrophenia

Movie·1979·Drama, Music·2h·7.0 (290)·Directed by Franc Roddam

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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.

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