Chasing the Wind:A Quadrophenia Anthology is the first guide to document all the elements of Quadrophenia, the cult British film from The Who which tells the story of young Mod Jimmy Cooper [perfectly played by the impish Phil Daniels] and his struggle for self-knowledge.
Set in the London and Brighton of 1964, all the locations are detailed and rounded off by an extensive A to Z collection of all things relating to the film, from the actors involved, the music of The Who and others which plays such an integral part in the story and not forgetting the fashions, the drugs, the scooters, the Mods, the decade and innumerable other connections are all here in an comprehensive, fully-illustrated guide.
Following Jimmy and his Mod mates on their weekend down in Brighton, the trip proves to be unforgettable and one that changes everything for those involved and especially for Jimmy. Quadrophenia remains a timeless tale perfectly carried off by a young cast led by Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Toyah Willcox and Sting [in an early role as a leading Mod ‘Ace’ Face]. Ably supported by a host of familiar tv and film faces including Mark Wingett, Ray Winstone, John Altman and Michael Elphick. Chasing the Wind includes a comprehensive story breakdown supplemented by a detailed scene-by-scene analysis offering everything you could ever want to know about the film. So, climb aboard and let’s return to a time when being young had never been as exciting.
It really is evrything you could want to know about thecult Who film:all the brighton and london film locations, the music - the cast - the fashion - the mods - The Who - the sixties - the drugs...
Chasing the Wind: A Quadrophenia Anthology is the first and the est ook detailingthe cult Who film from 1979.
Set in the London and Brighton of 1964, all the locations are detailed and rounded off by an extensive A to Z collection of all things relating to the film, from the actors involved, the music of The Who and others which plays such an integral part in the story and not forgetting the fashions, the drugs, the scooters, the Mods, the decade and innumerable other connections are all here in an comprehensive, fully-illustrated guide.
Following Jimmy and his Mod mates on their weekend down in Brighton, the trip proves to be unforgettable and one that changes everything for those involved and especially for Jimmy. Quadrophenia remains a timeless tale perfectly carried off by a young cast led by Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Toyah Willcox and Sting [in an early role as a leading Mod ‘Ace’ Face]. Ably supported by a host of familiar tv and film faces including Mark Wingett, Ray Winstone, John Altman and Michael Elphick. Chasing the Wind includes a comprehensive story breakdown supplemented by a detailed scene-by-scene analysis offering everything you could ever want to know about the film. So, climb aboard and let’s return to a time when being young had never been as exciting.
It really is evrything you could want to know about thecult Who film:all the brighton and london film locations, the music - the cast - the fashion - the mods - The Who - the sixties - the drugs...
Chasing the Wind: A Quadrophenia Anthology is the first and the est ook detailingthe cult Who film from 1979.
