Tommy (1975 film) and pieces used on the film soundtrack are alternate versions or mixes from the versions on the soundtrack album. 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
David Oliver (actor) November 18 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. David Oliver (actor) David Oliver (January 31, 1962 – November 12, 1992) was an American stage, film and television actor. Oliver was one of eight children born to Pat and William Oliver in Concord, California. He began his acting career in 1982. From 1983 to 1985, Oliver played the role of Perry Hutchins on the daytime soap opera "Another World". In 1986 he played the role of Sam Gardner in the miniseries "A Year in the Life". The miniseries then became a regular series in the fall of 1987