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★ 7.0/10•1979•2h 0m•R•Drama•Music

A Way of Life

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.

Franc Roddam · Director

Martin Stellman · Screenplay

Dave Humphries · Screenplay

Franc Roddam · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 14, 1979
Budget$2,500,000
Revenue$1,050,000

Actors

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

Leslie Ash

Leslie Ash

Steph

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Chalky

Mark Wingett

Mark Wingett

Dave

Sting

Sting

Ace Face

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Kevin

Garry Cooper

Garry Cooper

Peter

Gary Shail

Gary Shail

Spider

Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox

Monkey

Trevor Laird

Trevor Laird

Ferdy

Kate Williams

Kate Williams

Mother

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Father

Kim Neve

Yvonne

Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Mr. Fulford

Daniel Peacock

Daniel Peacock

Danny

Jeremy Child

Jeremy Child

Agency Man

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