Tommy (1975 film) Tommy (1975 film) Tommy is a 1975 British independent rock musical fantasy drama film based upon The Who's 1969 rock opera album "Tommy" about a "seemingly disabled" boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. Directed by Ken Russell, the film featured a star-studded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves (most notably, lead singer Roger Daltrey, who plays the title role), Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson. "Tommy" was released by Columbia Pictures in the US on 19 March 1975 while in the UK it was released on 26 March 1975. Ann-Margret
Paul Reed (actor) Paul Reed (actor) Paul Reed was an American actor known for his trademark "slow burn", which he made famous in his role as Captain Paul Block on "Car 54, Where Are You?". Reed appeared in numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions from 1940–72, including several Gilbert and Sullivan works and long runs with "Up in Central Park", "Guys & Dolls", "The Music Man", "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", "Here's Love" and "Promises, Promises". In 1956, his comedic talents came forward as a foil for Sid Caesar in "Caesar's Hour". In 1958, he would appear on "Sergeant Bilko" with