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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 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

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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