David Bowie,
Mick Ronson,
Trevor Bolder,
Mick Woodmansy,
Angela Bowie
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The July 3, 1973 concert by David Bowie at London's Hammersmith Odeon Theatre is the subject of this documentary by director D.A. Pennebaker, best known for the earlier rock films Don't Look Back and ... read more
DVD Release Date: April 1, 2003
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June 29, 2011fb1266827685YES! So good! I thoroughly enjoyed the music from this era in David Bowie's career, and seeing the footage of him live was incredible!
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June 29, 2011Bowie is a God and Pennebaker is a badass. Watching this on the big screen makes me weep.
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June 29, 2011sayers1977A great concert film. Bowie is brilliant and sexually intrigueing as Ziggy. The footage has a real raw look to it which makes you feel like you're really there. Interesting comparing this to his recent Reality concert film which looks much more professional but doesn't have the s... read more
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June 29, 2011David Bowie......What can I say other than 5 star ratings? Love the makeup!! Inspired me to wake up in the middle of the night to dress in my gmas old curtains from the 70s and spike my hair and put glitter everywhere. HELL YES!!!
Critic Reviews
October 4, 2002
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
October 4, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The concert remains more of an historical curiosity than a must-see rock film. Full Review
September 12, 2002
Gary Dowell, Dallas Morning News
A colorful snapshot of an early chapter in the story of an accomplished performer. Full Review
August 23, 2002
Jonathan Perry, Boston Globe
Pennebaker doesn't break any ground here, in what is essentially a linear concert film. But he doesn't need to. Bowie's brilliant -- and, by today's stadium-size standards, intimate -- performance doe... Full Review
August 22, 2002
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
An excellent example of its genre, with Pennebaker capturing the excitement of what was a very special, emotion-charged occasion. Full Review
August 16, 2002
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Looks like a bootleg concert video made by a gifted fan. Full Review
July 11, 2002
John Anderson, Newsday
Purely as document, D.A. Pennebaker's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars could not be a more ruthless portrait of a time and a music. Full Review
July 10, 2002
Dave Kehr, New York Times
For fans familiar with the material ... Ziggy Stardust should be a satisfyingly nostalgic experience. Full Review
February 21, 2003
Bryan Reesman, Citysearch
While "Ziggy" is obviously more of interest to hardcore Bowie fans than anyone else (some critics have trashed it for that reason), it should be required viewing for rockers-in-training who really wan... Full Review
October 4, 2002
Shawn Levy, Oregonian
Certainly of interest, if only for its vintage. But the film is drab and slight. Full Review
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