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Stardust

Stardust

David before Bowie.

20203.91h 49m

Overview

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.

Directed by Gabriel Range
Written by Christopher Bell, Gabriel Range
Produced by Matt Code, Nick Taussig, Paul van Carter
Box OfficeBudget: $5.5MRevenue: $62K

Top Cast

Johnny Flynn

Johnny Flynn

David Bowie

Marc Maron

Marc Maron

Ron Oberman

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Angie Bowie

Derek Moran

Derek Moran

Terry Burns

Anthony Flanagan

Anthony Flanagan

Dr Reynolds

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Tony Defries

Aaron Poole

Aaron Poole

Mick Ronson

Monica Parker

Monica Parker

Mrs Oberman

Ryan Blakely

Ryan Blakely

Tom Classon

Gord Rand

Gord Rand

Michael Oberman

Themes & Keywords

rock star1970sbiographyrock musicglam rockbased on real personthe yardbirdsbiographical dramabiographical fiction

About Stardust

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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