# Quadrophenia (1979)

> A restless London Mod chases freedom through scooters, music, and tribal rebellion before the fantasy of belonging starts to collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5462

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Franc Roddam
- Cast: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Mark Wingett, Sting, Ray Winstone, Garry Cooper, Gary Shail
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079766/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: restless, gritty, angsty, music movie night, british cinema night

## Synopsis

A young man's quest for identity and belonging amidst the chaos of youth culture in 1960s London.

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