David Bowie: The Last Five Years
Synopsis
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
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David Bowie – The Last Five Years – Nacho’s Trailer - 2017
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Whately
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Whately
- Original Title
- David Bowie: The Last Five Years
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Whately
Francis Whately
Louis Caulfield, Richard Numeroff
Ged Murphy
Francis Whately, Phil Dolling
Department Leadership Roster
Ged Murphy
Editor
Francis Whately
Director
Francis Whately
Producer
Francis Whately
Screenplay
Louis Caulfield
Director of Photography
Richard Numeroff
Director of Photography
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is David Bowie: The Last Five Years about?
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
Who directed David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was directed by Francis Whately.
Who stars in David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
The principal cast of David Bowie: The Last Five Years includes David Bowie, Michael C. Hall, Toni Basil, Tony Visconti, Gail Ann Dorsey.
When was David Bowie: The Last Five Years released and how long is it?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).