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
Great (1975 film) Great (1975 film) Great is a 28-minute animated film released in 1975, telling a humorous version of the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It was directed by Bob Godfrey, produced by Grantstern Films and distributed by British Lion. "Great" won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 48th Academy Awards in March 1976. "Great" was the first British animated film to win an Academy Award, and also won the BAFTA award for Best Animated Film in 1976. The film recounts the life and works of the 19th century British civil engineer and architect Isambard Kingdom Brunel in