David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean
Synopsis
Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien Temple. It was created to promote Bowie's single "Blue Jean" in 1984 and released as a video single. The film depicts the adventures of the socially incompetent Vic (played by Bowie) as he tries to win the affections of a beautiful girl by claiming to personally know her favorite rock star, Screaming Lord Byron (also played by Bowie).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Temple
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Johnson, Julien Temple, David Bowie
- Original Title
- David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Temple
Terry Johnson, Julien Temple, David Bowie
Oliver Stapleton
Richard Bedford
Paul Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Temple
Director
Terry Johnson
Writer
Julien Temple
Writer
David Bowie
Writer
Paul Spencer
Producer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Richard Bedford
Editor
John Beard
Production Design
Roger Burton
Costume Design
Polly Claden
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Frequently Asked Questions About David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean
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What is David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean about?
Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien Temple. It was created to promote Bowie's single "Blue Jean" in 1984 and released as a video single. The film depicts the adventures of the socially incompetent Vic (played by Bowie) as he tries to win the affections of a beautiful girl by claiming to personally know her favorite rock star, Screaming Lord Byron (also played by Bowie).
Who directed David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean?
David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean?
The principal cast of David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean includes David Bowie, Louise Scott, Eve Ferret, Chris Sullivan, Graham Rogers.
When was David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean released and how long is it?
David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 20m.