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The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.


“David before Bowie.”
In 1971, rock star David Bowie travels to America for the first time to promote his third album, The Man Who Sold the World. There, he embarks on a coast-to-coast publicity tour. During this tour, Bowie creates his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, inspired by artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.

Johnny Flynn
David Bowie

Marc Maron
Ron Oberman

Jena Malone
Angie Bowie

Derek Moran
Terry Burns

Anthony Flanagan
Dr Reynolds

Julian Richings
Tony Defries

Aaron Poole
Mick Ronson

Monica Parker
Mrs Oberman

Ryan Blakely
Tom Classon

Gord Rand
Michael Oberman
Stardust is a music, drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of rock star, 1970s, biography, rock music, glam rock, based on real person. Directed by Gabriel Range, it stars Johnny Flynn, Marc Maron, Jena Malone. In 1971, rock star David Bowie travels to America for the first time to promote his third album, The Man Who Sold the World. There, he embarks on a coast-to-coast publicity tour. During this tour, Bowie creates his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, inspired by artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
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