Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979)

David Bowie performs as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time at the Hammersmith Odeon, London on July 3, 1973.David Bowie performs as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time at the Hammersmith Odeon, London on July 3, 1973.David Bowie performs as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time at the Hammersmith Odeon, London on July 3, 1973.

Director
- D.A. Pennebaker
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7.5/10

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Director
- D.A. Pennebaker
Stars

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David Bowie

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Mick Ronson

Self - Guitar and Vocals

Trevor Bolder

Self - Bass

Mick Woodmansey

Self - Drums
(as Mick Woodmansy, Woody Woodmansey)

Ken Fordham

Self - Sax, Flute

Brian Wilshaw

Self - Sax, Flute

Geoffrey MacCormack

Self - Backing Vocals, Percussions

John 'Hutch' Hutchinson

Self - Guitar

Mike Garson

Self - Piano, Mellotron, Organ

Jeff Beck

Self
(uncredited)

Angie Bowie

Self
(uncredited)

Maureen Starkey

Self
(uncredited)

Ringo Starr

Self
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Jeff Beck guested on guitar in two songs and was supposed to have been in the film, but asked not to appear in it because he felt his solos and his appearance, looking more like a '60s blues rocker than Bowie and the Spiders' theatrical outfits didn't quite fit the movie. His performances have been added to the film for its 50th anniversary re-release.

Quotes
David Bowie: What do you know about make-up? You're Just a Girl.

Alternate versions
The 50th anniversary re-release has been restored in 4K picture and sound, and features two previously un-released songs featuring Jeff Beck in the encore (specifically "The Jean Genie" and "Round and Round").

Connections
Edited into In Concert: Bowie '73 with the Spiders from Mars (1974)

Soundtracks
Ninth Symphony
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranged and Performed by Wendy Carlos

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Featured review

8/10

Like Bowie? Go see this!

I just got back from seeing the restored version of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Though the concert film does have some shortcomings as mentioned in other reviews what it does have going for it is the music. The clarity of the music being played is extraordinarily clear and powerful. The band is tight and Mick Ronson plays his ass off. I never new he played so well. In addition, Jeff Beck makes a cameo appearance and plays two songs with the band. Jeff Beck plays a couple of cool solos as well. Though most of the focus is on David and Mick we get the full concert from beginning to end with a couple of backstage shots. If you are even a bit interested go see it. You won't be disappointed.