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The Battle of the Mods (1966): Cast

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The Battle of the Mods is a 1966 music drama directed by Franco Montemurro, starring Ricky Shayne as Ricky Fuller, Omero Capanna and Joachim Fuchsberger. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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The Battle of the Mods (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Music , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Battle of the Mods About?

The premise of The Battle of the Mods without spoilers.

Set against the 1960s clash between Liverpool’s stylish Mods and the greaser‑look Rockers, the story follows Ricky, a wealthy businessman’s son who plays guitar in the Mod scene. After a violent showdown leaves his girlfriend dead, he flees to the continent, eventually arriving in Rome, where he becomes entangled with his father’s lover.

The Battle of the Mods Themes & Keywords

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  • singer
  • loss of girlfriend
  • young man
  • gang
  • mod
  • generation gap
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Cast & crew

The Battle of the Mods Cast & Characters

Ricky Shayne leads the cast as Ricky Fuller, with Omero Capanna as Hitman (uncredited) and Joachim Fuchsberger as Robert Fuller. Directed by Franco Montemurro; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Battle of the Mods

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The Battle of the Mods Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “La battaglia dei mods” and “Crazy Baby”.

Also known as
  • La battaglia dei mods
  • Crazy Baby
  • Siebzehn Jahr, blondes Haar

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The Battle of the Mods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Battle of the Mods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Battle of the Mods?

The Battle of the Mods runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Battle of the Mods released?

The Battle of the Mods was released on August 5, 1966.

Who directed The Battle of the Mods?

The Battle of the Mods was directed by Franco Montemurro.

Who is in the cast of The Battle of the Mods?

The Battle of the Mods stars Ricky Shayne as Ricky Fuller, Omero Capanna as Hitman (uncredited) and Joachim Fuchsberger as Robert Fuller, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Battle of the Mods have a post-credit scene?

No. The Battle of the Mods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Battle of the Mods in?

The original language of The Battle of the Mods is Italian.

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