"A Way of Life"

1979

2h 0m

7.0(272 votes)

Drama

Music

Overview

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.

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Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

35 members

Acting

Phil Daniels

James Michael 'Jimmy' Cooper

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Leslie Ash

Steph

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Phil Davis

Chalky

Acting

Mark Wingett

Dave

Acting

Sting

Ace Face

Acting

Ray Winstone

Kevin

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Garry Cooper

Peter

Acting

Gary Shail

Spider

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Toyah Willcox

Monkey

Acting

Trevor Laird

Ferdy

Acting

Kate Williams

Mother

Acting

Michael Elphick

Father

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Kim Neve

Yvonne

No Image

Acting

Benjamin Whitrow

Mr. Fulford

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Daniel Peacock

Danny

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Jeremy Child

Agency Man

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John Phillips

Magistrate

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Timothy Spall

Projectionist

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Olivier Pierre

Tailor

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George Innes

Cafe Owner

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John Bindon

Harry

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P.H. Moriarty

Barman at Villain's Pub

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Hugh Lloyd

Mr. Cale

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Jesse Birdsall

Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)

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Julian Firth

Mod (uncredited)

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Simon Gipps-Kent

Posh Boy at Party (uncredited)

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John Altman

John (uncredited)

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Carol Harrison

Biker Girl (uncredited)

No Image

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Gary Holton

Aggressive Rocker (uncredited)

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Glen Murphy

Fighting Rocker (uncredited)

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John Blundell

Chief Rocker (uncredited)

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Linda Regan

Chief Rocker Girl (uncredited)

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Cy Town

Hairdresser (uncredited)

No Image

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Patrick Murray

Des (uncredited)

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Peter McNamara

Mod (uncredited)

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