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MASTER SCORE 78.4 / 100
1979·Documentary / Music·1h 30m

ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS

“The historic farewell performance of the king of glitter rock.”

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.

Above the Line
D.A. Pennebaker·DirectorJim Desmond·Camera OperatorDavid Bowie·SongsLorry Whitehead·Editor
Cast
David Bowie·Self / Ziggy StardustMick Ronson·Self - MusicianTrevor Bolder·Self - MusicianMick Woodmansey·Self - MusicianKen Fordham·Self - MusicianBrian Wilshaw·Self - MusicianGeoffrey MacCormack·Self - MusicianJohn Hutchinson·Self - MusicianMike Garson·Self - MusicianAngela Bowie·Self (uncredited)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
D. A. Pennebaker·Director
Camera· 5
Jim Desmond·Camera OperatorMike Davis·Camera OperatorNick Doob·Camera OperatorRandy Franken·Camera OperatorD. A. Pennebaker·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Lorry Whitehead·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
David Bowie·SongsTony Visconti·Sound MixerDavid Bowie·Sound MixerBruce Tergesen·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 3
Pierre La Roche·Makeup ArtistFreddie Buretti·Costume DesignerKansai Yamamoto·Costume Designer
Production· 3
Tony Defries·Executive ProducerStacy Pennebaker·Unit ManagerEdith Van Slyck·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Suzi Ronson·HairstylistSuzi Ronson·Wardrobe Supervisor
By the Numbers
78.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFCC00
#CC0000
Mood
Intense, Enigmatic
Composition
Floating
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a close-up of a person's face, partially obscured by a large, stylized flame emerging from their mouth, as if they are exhaling fire. The fa”

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Key Elements
FlameCigarette
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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