Quadrophenia (1979) - ITV1 - 11.30pm

[Hiney]

I might be missing something here ? but the single "My Generation" was released in 1965 and the film "Quadrophenia" was released in 1979, the single was re-released a few times after that, but it was most definatly released well prior to the film coming out.

The film is SET in 1964, a year before My Generation came out.

When he puts My Generation on the record player at the party, there is an album sleeve in the background of a double album - A Quick One/The Who Sell Out - which were released in 1966 & 1967, with the double being put out years after that

 

[Milton Keynes Seagull]

Personally I would not care where it was filmed, for many of us on here, around the mid 40s to mid 50s age group, it is an era of what we all remember, enhanced a bit for film purposes I grant you, but thats what film makers do.

Brilliant film and brilliant music in my opinion.

Mid 40s would be too young, but I remember the Mods & Rockers in Brighton very well during the sixties (I'm 54). In 1965 on Bank Holiday Monday, my father told me that whatever I wanted to do that day, on no acoount was I to go into central Brighton because the M&R were there.

So I caught the bus into Brighton later to have a really good butchers at what was going on!

 

[sam86]

I am now at work very tired, due to this. Brilliant watch though.

 

[Brovion]

The film is SET in 1964, a year before My Generation came out.

When he puts My Generation on the record player at the party, there is an album sleeve in the background of a double album - A Quick One/The Who Sell Out - which were released in 1966 & 1967, with the double being put out years after that

And if you want to get really picky you could point out that the bit where they stop on the hill and supposedly look down at 'Brighton' they are in fact looking at Eastbourne. However the location was picked because it made a better shot.

I think some of the criticism is a bit anal. It doesn't set out to be a documentary and yes they use a bit of artistic licence, but so what? It still captures the 'look and feel' of the era even if it isn't 100% factually accurate.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Little known fact, John Lydon was screen tested for the part of Jimmy, and was wanted to play the part by the Director, but the financers at the time decided it was too much of a risk. Even as a Lydon fan, i think they made the right choice. (Takes off anorak )

 

[scooter1]

And if you want to get really picky you could point out that the bit where they stop on the hill and supposedly look down at 'Brighton' they are in fact looking at Eastbourne. However the location was picked because it made a better shot.

I think some of the criticism is a bit anal. It doesn't set out to be a documentary and yes they use a bit of artistic licence, but so what? It still captures the 'look and feel' of the era even if it isn't 100% factually accurate.

And the Wimpy in East Street

 

[User removed 4]

And if you want to get really picky you could point out that the bit where they stop on the hill and supposedly look down at 'Brighton' they are in fact looking at Eastbourne. However the location was picked because it made a better shot.

I think some of the criticism is a bit anal. It doesn't set out to be a documentary and yes they use a bit of artistic licence, but so what? It still captures the 'look and feel' of the era even if it isn't 100% factually accurate.

100 % correct

 

[Lord Bracknell]

And the Wimpy in East Street

Happy days.

Being given a knife and fork (and a plate) to eat your hamburger with.

 

[Poyetry In Motion]

My brother in law was in Quadrophenia ! He's in the court scene behind Phil Daniels. Sadly, I was only 9 when they made it, so wasn't allowed to act in the group of rockers due to my Raleigh Grifter not being ' a real bike '

 

[The Large One]

The vast majority of the main actors in that film (mostly unknowns, and most were teenagers and early 20s at the time) went on to have (relatively) successful acting careers after that.

At least three of them went on to feature in director Franc Roddam's next project - Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.

 

[scooter1]

I very briefly met Philip Davies a few months ago whilst he was filming the re-make of Brighton Rock in Eastbourne. Sadly i didn't get the chance to quiz him about his thoughts on Brighton Rock, as it seemed like they were re-making Quadrophenia. I was an extra and the bits that I was involved in felt almost carbon copy-esque, even down to standing on the beach shouting "We Are The Mods etc etc"

As for Quadrophenia, I know quite a lot the extras as they were mostly involved in the Brighton music scene around the mid to late 70's. I was told a lot of the fight scenes on the beach got a bit tasty and there were quite a few nasty head injuries as the "boys" started to take the directors suggestions a bit too literally

 

[hitony]

And if you want to get really picky you could point out that the bit where they stop on the hill and supposedly look down at 'Brighton' they are in fact looking at Eastbourne. However the location was picked because it made a better shot.

I think some of the criticism is a bit anal. It doesn't set out to be a documentary and yes they use a bit of artistic licence, but so what? It still captures the 'look and feel' of the era even if it isn't 100% factually accurate.

How many other films use music in them that were released way after the period setting of the film ? probably most of them, obviously I got the wrong end of the stick in my earlier post, and i totally agree with you it is a film not a documentary, I mean if everyones going to get really picky, what about the shadow of the helicopter in the final scenes and the re runs of the scooter tyre tracks along Beachy head

At the end of the day......does it really matter ?

 

[The Large One]

How many other films use music in them that were released way after the period setting of the film ?

The Boat That Rocked, for one.

 

[Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper]

I very briefly met Philip Davies a few months ago whilst he was filming the re-make of Brighton Rock in Eastbourne. Sadly i didn't get the chance to quiz him about his thoughts on Brighton Rock, as it seemed like they were re-making Quadrophenia. I was an extra and the bits that I was involved in felt almost carbon copy-esque, even down to standing on the beach shouting "We Are The Mods etc etc"

According to this article the remake is set in 30s-60s during mod/rockers era so that explains that!!

Optimum to remake 'Brighton Rock' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

 

[Danny-Boy]

Personally I would not care where it was filmed, for many of us on here, around the mid 40s to mid 50s age group, it is an era of what we all remember, enhanced a bit for film purposes I grant you, but thats what film makers do.

Brilliant film and brilliant music in my opinion.

A mate of mine -nearly 62 now - claims he was an extra (sorry background artiste now) putting the boot in in one scene. Didn't spot him though.

 

[scooter1]

According to this article the remake is set in 30s-60s during mod/rockers era so that explains that!!

Optimum to remake 'Brighton Rock' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

The re-make is/was set in 1964. Anyone on a 64 or pre 64 scooter was fine, those dated after(including mine - 1969) all had our number plates doctored prior to filming.
I think the original Brighton Rock was set in the 30's

 

[Spanish Seagulls]

Superb film, one of a few rare ones filmed in our home town.

Others include Brighton Rock, Mona Lisa and some scary trashy horror film with Pamela Stephenson I think.

Also filmed lots of it in Shepherds Bush, myself & a few friends can be seen albeit vaguely in the background of a couple of scenes. Filmed the scenes where they are playing pin ball in a fella I used to knows cafe, before he burnt it down for the insurance...but didn´t get away with it!
We used to nick loads of cakes from the location caterers & get chatting to the cast inc Sting

 

[SeagullSi]

It was the first time I saw it last night. At the end with all the cliffs, is that beachy head or is that actually in brighton?

 

[Chester Drawers]

On the subject of fillums can anybody advise when Slumdog Millionaire is next aired on Channel 4 Ive missed it twice now in just over a week...

 

[SeagullSi]

On the subject of fillums can anybody advise when Slumdog Millionaire is next aired on Channel 4 Ive missed it twice now in just over a week...

Unlikely to be for a while now. Usually they show the premiere and then repeat it a week or so later for those that missed it. They don't stick on ona third time for a while and if they did, it would be on Sky movies.