Tommy
(Roger Daltrey)
Tommy Walker, traumatized in his childhood after witnessing the death of his father at the hands of his stepfather, while his mother looks on with seemingly no care whatsoever. Now "Deaf, dumb, and blind," Tommy sees nothing, hears no one, and feels not one ounce of emotion, save for a longing for his father.
Nora Walker Hobbs
(Ann Margret)
Tommy's mother who gives birth to tommy after she's received word that her husband has died in battle. She thereafter hooks up with Frank Hobbs and hardens with time. She develops a fascination with franks and beans.
Uncle Frank
(Oliver Reed)
A seedy, conman who whisks Nora offer her feet after she's received word that her husband has died. When Nora's "dead" husband returns from battle in the middle of the night, he perishes at the hands of Uncle Frank.
The Acid Queen
(Tina Turner)
Tommy's parents once again try to cure him, this time by placing him in the care of a woman who tries to coax Tommy into full consciousness with hallucinogenic drugs. "Underture" is an extensive instrumental representing Tommy's experience on acid.
Cousin Kevin
(Paul Nicholas)
Tommy's parents become complacent and leave him in the care of a babysitter, his cousin Kevin. Kevin takes the opportunity to bully and torture Tommy without fear of anyone finding out. He ultimately gets bored with Tommy's limited reactions.
Uncle Ernie
(Keith Moon)
Tommy is left in the care of his uncle Ernie, an alcoholic sexual deviant who takes the opportunity to abuse Tommy without fear of anyone finding out.
The Pinball Wizard
(Elton John)
Pinball's Tournament Champion until dethroned by Tommy who sure plays a mean pinball!
