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Tommy (film)
Tommy is a 1975 musical film, based on The Who's 1969 "rock opera" album musical Tommy. It was directed by Ken Russell and featured a star-studded cast, including the band members themselves. Ann-Margret received a Golden Globe Award for her performance, and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Pete Townshend was also nominated for an Oscar for his work in scoring and adapting the music for the film. The film was the first and only film to be recorded with a Quintaphonic soundtrack. Some outdoor scenes were shot in the Borrowdale valley of the English Lake District, near to the home of Ken Russell as well as Southsea in Hampshire. The latter location being home to South Parade pier which burned down during filming and can be seen in the last frames of the film . Some scenes were shot on Portsdown Hill which overlooks Portsmouth. Two churches were also used, one at Eastney and the other was St John's, Stamshaw, Portsmouth.