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  'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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I couldn't believe that there were no quizzes on the movie "Tommy", adapted from the concept album by "The Who". Please note that the questions are regarding the film, not the album.
Easier, 10 Qns, Layla141, Oct 16 04
Easier
Layla141
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  Tommy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on the movie version of The Who's rock opera "Tommy". If you saw the movie you should do well. Have fun! There is a spoiler on this quiz!
Tough, 10 Qns, SalliesMan15, Feb 08 04
Tough
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Tommy Trivia Questions
1. Who directed this movie?

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: Ken Russell

Ken Russell was chosen by Pete Townshend to direct "Tommy" in 1975.

2. Which war was Tommy born after?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: The Second World War

The original album was set in the early part of the 20th Century, i.e. World War 1. The film was set around World War 2 and after. The song "1951" was from the film. On the original record it was "1921"

3. Which star from "Tommy" was nominated for an Academy Award for their role in 1975?

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: Ann-Margaret

She was nominated for Best Actress for this role, but lost to Louise Fletcher from "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest".

4. In the movie of 1975 who played "The Preacher?"

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Eric Clapton

The name of the part was changed. In the film Eric Clapton took the role of the Preacher, but on the album the part was written as "The Hawker". There are many differences between the film and the LP.

5. What was the actual name of Elton John's character?

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: The Champ

Although he sings "Pinball Wizard" the score board in the scene refers to him as "The Champ".

6. Who was the movie star that "The Preacher" was singing about?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

They took Tommy to a "church" where an icon of Marilyn Monroe was worshipped. The worshippers queued up to touch a huge plaster statue of her in the hope that they would receive a miracle cure.

7. What famous Academy Award winning actor appeared as the doctor?

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: Jack Nicholson

Nicholson won an Oscar in 1975, for his role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

8. What happened to cause Tommy to lose his sight, hearing and power of speech?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: He sees his mother's lover murder his father

In the original album it wasn't as clear, although the song "1921" has both the mother and father singing "You didn't hear it ,you didn't see it, you won't say nothing to no-one, never in your life....". The presumption is that he sees his father murder his mother's lover.

9. Who played The Acid Queen?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Tina Turner

They tried to cure Tommy, by sending him to The Acid Queen and pumping him full of "strange substances". Tina Turner was amazing, in my humble opinion.

10. Who played Uncle Ernie?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Keith Moon

Keith Moon played the perverted uncle, who added to Tommy's life experience in a very undesirable way. Keith Moon and Oliver Reed were great riotous, drinking mates. They alledgedly met when, after hearing that Oliver Reed signed to star in the film "Tommy", Keith Moon landed a helicopter on his lawn to introduce himself. Oliver Reed was supposed to have emerged, livid, waving a sword. They soon became good friends.

11. What newspaper is Uncle Ernie reading when Oliver Reed sets it on fire?

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: The Gay News

As it is burning the title is clearly visible.

12. Who directed the Film?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Ken Russell

Ken Russell's daughter, Victoria Russell, took the part of Sally Simpson in the film. She also did costume design on the Ken Russell film "Gothic".

13. Which order do the substances pour out of the TV during "Champagne?"

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: Soap Suds, Baked Beans, Chocolate

Ann-Margaret need over a hundred stitches after cutting her arm on a piece of glass while filming this scene.

14. Who played the title role?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey, lead singer for "The Who", played the part of "Tommy". Ken Russell, the director, liked his acting so much that he gave him the lead role in his next film "Lisztomania". Roger Daltrey has had a fairly successful acting career, playing the lead role in the film "McVicar", among other parts. He has also had many tv appearances.

15. How does Frank die?

From Quiz Tommy

Answer: Stabbed in the back

He is killed by a angry member of the mob while trying to protect himself from another member.

16. Which actor played Tommy's father?

From Quiz 'Tommy', Film Version of 'The Who's' Rock Opera

Answer: Robert Powell

Robert Powell has played a variety of roles, including Jesus of Nazareth. He also played a detective in a spoof comedy role, partnering with Birmingham comedian Jasper Carrott.

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