Overview
After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorKen Russell
WriterKen Russell
Cast
Oliver Reed
Frank
Ann-Margret
Nora
Roger Daltrey
Tommy
Elton John
The Pinball Wizard
Eric Clapton
The Preacher
John Entwistle
Himself
Keith Moon
Uncle Ernie
Paul Nicholas
Cousin Kevin
Jack Nicholson
The Specialist
Robert Powell
Captain Walker
Pete Townshend
Himself
Tina Turner
The Acid Queen
Arthur Brown
The Priest
Victoria Russell
Sally Simpson
Ben Aris
Reverend Simpson
Mary Holland
Mrs. Simpson
Gary Rich
Rock Musician
Dick Allan
President Black Angels
Barry Winch
Young Tommy
Eddie Stacey
Bovver Boy
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Keywords
adulterychild abuse1970schristmas partydeaf-muteworld war iimusicalsatirechristmas treedeath of fathermutepinballrock operarock musicalpost warcult leaderpsychosomatic illnessblindnesspinball machineholiday camp
Details
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$34M
TMDb Votes
363
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026