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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1982)
Director: DA Pennebaker
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From Time Out Film Guide
The whole flashy, rockist affair is based on a wobbly premise of sentimentality. It's a record of the Ziggy character's farewell dates at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1973, and while the likes of 'Oh You Pretty Things' and 'All the Young Dudes' still raise a smile, the presiding image is of those flesh-crawling glam-rock costumes and stage antics. Go for the music, or not at all.Author: JG
Cast & crew
Director: DA Pennebaker
Cast: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansy, Ringo Starr full cast
Genre(s): Documentaries
Duration: 90 mins
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