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Stardust

Drama | Completed | 108 mins

Meet David before Bowie. One of the greatest icons in music history; But who was the young man behind the many faces? In 1971, a 24 year old David Bowie embarks on his first road trip to America with Mercury Records publicist Ron Oberman, only to be met with a world not yet ready for him. STARDUST offers a glimpse behind the curtain of the moments that inspired the creation of Bowie's first and most memorable alter ego Ziggy Stardust, capturing the turning point that cemented his career as one of the world's greatest cultural icons.

Director

Gabriel Range (I Am Slave, Death of a President)

Producer

Nick Taussig and Paul Van Carter (McQueen, Breaking Habits, Churchill), and Matt Code

Writer

Christopher Bell (The Last Czars) and Gabriel Range

Cast

Johnny Flynn (Beast, Genius, Vanity Fair)

Supporting Cast

Jena Malone (Neon Demon, The Hunger Games)
Marc Maron (GLOW, Joker)

" The liberation of a rock star who has found himself by leaving himself behind. An irresistible glam-rock Green Book. "

Variety

" Johnny Flynn aces the vocal requirements of the role and brings layers of vulnerability as he hints at the complex brilliance that would drive a celebrated five-decade career in music. "

The Hollywood Reporter

" A revelatory road-trip, beautifully built, and fittingly fiery for both casual fans and hardcore Bowiephiliac. "

NME

" STARDUST artfully builds on Bowie’s worries with a distinctly personal edge. A graceful, winning performance from Johnny Flynn. "

Indiewire

" Johnny Flynn and Marc Maron charm as a dysfunctional road trip duo. A more interesting take on Bowie than other recent officially sanctioned rock hagiographies. "

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