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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Featured review

10/10

A Slice of Rock History

I have absolutely no idea what movie the vast majority of commenters were watching... For a start, Pennebaker's style of documentary is grainy and gritty through *choice* not "amateurism". It's called REALISM. I first saw "Ziggy" in a movie theatre in Germany and was completely blown away by its energy and freshness. I think it's a sad state of affairs that modern audiences are so dulled by CGI and DVD extras, that they can't appreciate a mind-blowing piece of cinema verite like this. This movie captures all of the sweat, hysteria and sheer balls of Bowie's final performance as Ziggy Stardust, and it's incredible.

GeorgyGirl
Mar 9, 2007
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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").