"Told through the remarkable music of The Who, this is the story of Tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother (Ann-Margret) and her lover (Oliver Reed). They command him, 'You didn't hear it, you didn't see it, and you won't say anything to anyone...' As a result, the traumatized boy retreats into the shadows of his mind and becomes deaf, dumb and blind."
"Growing into manhood, Tommy (Roger Daltrey) is subjected to several bizarre cure attempts by The Acid Queen (Tina Turner), the Preacher (Eric Clapton), and the Specialist (Jack Nicholson). In spite of his handicap, Tommy defeats the Pinball Wizard (Elton John) and becomes the champ, attaining a devoted following. When he is finally cured, he is hailed by his fans as a 'Messiah.'"
Tommy is a film adaptation of The Who's rock opera written and directed by Ken Russell and featuring a star-studded cast including Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Roger Daltrey, Tina Turner, Elton John, Eric Clapton, and others. The story follows Tommy, who as a six-year-old witnessed his father's murder and was commanded to stay silent, retreating into deafness, muteness, and blindness. As an adult, Tommy endures bizarre cure attempts, defeats the Pinball Wizard, becomes a pinball champion with a devoted following, and is ultimately cured and hailed as a messianic figure. The film will screen in IMAX on March 17 and 18 for its 50th anniversary, with a related look back at The Who's final Madison Square Garden show in 2025.
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