The biggest mistakes you never noticed in Quadrophenia (1979).

The Who’s classic rock opera Quadrophenia was the basis for this invigorating coming-of-age movie and depiction of the defiant, drug-fueled mod subculture of early 1960s London. His father was an officer in the Royal Navy, and the family moved to wherever he was stationed, including Malta and Singapore, but mostly in Portsmouth.

Released in 1979, Quadrophenia is loosely based on The Who's 1973 rock opera of the same name and was directed by Franc Roddam. Our antihero is Jimmy (Phil Daniels), a teenager dissatisfied with family, work, and love.

Wingett was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. It premiered in the UK in September 1979 and became a massive hit… We see a young Mark Wingett (The Bill), and Kate Williams (Love Thy Neighbour). Mark acted alongside Phil Daniels, Sting, Phil Davis, Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Ray Winstone and a host of other names. Add more and vote on your favourites! The story revolves round Jimmy, a mod who's personality is split into four parts (hence the title Quadrophenia) who obviously has problems.

The Bill's Mark Wingett inspired to play DC Jim Carver storyline by co-star's death The star of The Bill, 58, looks back on acting alongside Phil Daniels in Quadrophenia… Quadrophenia (1979) has … Mark Wingett's first stand out role was Dave in the cult hit Quadrophenia (1979), the film version of The Who 's hit album.