Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
“The historic farewell performance of the king of glitter rock.”
Synopsis
Hammersmith Odeon, London, July 3, 1973. British singer David Bowie performs his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time. A decadent show, a hallucinogenic collage of kitsch, pop irony and flamboyant excess: a musical symbiosis of feminine passion and masculine dominance that defines Bowie's art and the glam rock genre.
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David Bowie
Self / Ziggy Stardust
Mick Ronson
Self - Musician
Trevor Bolder
Self - Musician
Mick Woodmansey
Self - Musician
Ken Fordham
Self - Musician
Brian Wilshaw
Self - Musician
Geoffrey MacCormack
Self - Musician
John Hutchinson
Self - Musician
Mike Garson
Self - Musician
Angela Bowie
Self (uncredited)
Jeff Beck
Self - Musician (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
Self (uncredited)
Maureen Starkey
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Original Title
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bewlay Bros., MainMan, Pennebaker Hegedus Films, Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. A. Pennebaker
Lorry Whitehead
Tony Defries
Department Leadership Roster
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Lorry Whitehead
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
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What is Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars about?
Hammersmith Odeon, London, July 3, 1973. British singer David Bowie performs his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time. A decadent show, a hallucinogenic collage of kitsch, pop irony and flamboyant excess: a musical symbiosis of feminine passion and masculine dominance that defines Bowie's art and the glam rock genre.
Who directed Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?
The principal cast of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars includes David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey, Ken Fordham.
When was Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars released and how long is it?
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).