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David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean (1984): Cast

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David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean is a 1984 short music film directed by Julien Temple, starring David Bowie as Vic / Screaming Lord Byron, Chris Sullivan and Mark Long. It runs 20 minutes.

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David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Julien Temple
Genre
Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean About?

The premise of David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean without spoilers.

Jazzin’ for Blue Jean is a 20‑minute short film directed by Julien Temple starring David Bowie. Made as a promotional video for Bowie's 1984 single “Blue Jean,” it was released as a single. Bowie plays the awkward Vic, who tries to win a girl’s affection by claiming he knows her favorite rock star, Screaming Lord Byron – another role by Bowie.

David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • rock star
  • nightclub
  • underage girl
  • music video collection
  • sneaking in
  • quarrel
  • singing
  • rock concert
  • concert ticket
  • mtv
  • dancing
  • androgyny
+1 more
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean Cast & Characters

David Bowie leads the cast as Vic / Screaming Lord Byron, with Chris Sullivan as Boyfriend and Mark Long as Ticket Tout. Directed by Julien Temple; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean

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From the director

More from Julien Temple

More films directed by Julien Temple, best-rated first: Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan, The Filth and the Fury, Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten and London - The Modern Babylon.

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David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean Also Known As

Also known as “Jazzin' for Blue Jean”.

Also known as
  • Jazzin' for Blue Jean

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David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean, each answered in a sentence.

How long is David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean?

David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean runs 20 minutes.

When was David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean released?

David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean was released on September 1, 1984.

Who directed David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean?

David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean was directed by Julien Temple.

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Who is in the cast of David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean?

David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean stars David Bowie as Vic / Screaming Lord Byron, Chris Sullivan as Boyfriend and Mark Long as Ticket Tout, among 10 credited actors.

Does David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean have a post-credit scene?

No. David Bowie: Jazzin’ for Blue Jean has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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