In 1971, rock star David Bowie travels to America for the first time to promote his third album, The Man Who Sold the World. There, he embarks on a coast-to-coast publicity tour. During this tour, Bowie creates his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, inspired by artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Salon Pictures, Wildling Pictures, Film Constellation, Vertigo Films
Keywords
- rock star
- 1970s
- biography
- rock music
- glam rock
- based on real person
- the yardbirds
- biographical drama
- biographical fiction
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Top Cast
Johnny Flynn as David Bowie
Marc Maron as Ron Oberman
Jena Malone as Angie Bowie
Derek Moran as Terry Burns
Anthony Flanagan as Dr Reynolds
Julian Richings as Tony Defries
Aaron Poole as Mick Ronson
Monica Parker as Mrs Oberman
Top Crew
Gabriel Range · Director, Writer
Christopher Bell · Writer
Anne Nikitin · Composer
Nicholas D. Knowland · Cinematographer
Paul van Carter · Producer
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