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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979): Cast & Box Office

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is a 1979 music film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, starring David Bowie, Ringo Starr and Jeff Beck. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $576,026 worldwide.

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Genre
Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars About?

The premise of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars without spoilers.

Recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on July 3, 1973, this historic concert captures David Bowie’s final appearance as his flamboyant alter‑ego Ziggy Stardust. The performance blends glitter‑rock extravagance with kitschy, hallucinatory visuals, juxtaposing pop irony and theatrical excess. It showcases a dynamic interplay of feminine allure and masculine authority, epitomizing Bowie’s artistic vision and the defining spirit of glam rock.

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • ode to joy
  • beethoven music
  • classical music
  • choral music
  • pop music
  • cult film
  • concert music
  • music documentary
  • persona
  • live music
  • flamboyance
  • tears
+20 more
  • glam rock
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • backstage
  • 1970s
  • hammersmith odeon theatre london
  • london england
  • cinema verite
  • androgyny
  • rock 'n' roll
  • band
  • musician
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • alter ego
  • rock music
  • concert film
  • mime
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Cast

David Bowie leads the cast, with Ringo Starr and Jeff Beck. Directed by D. A. Pennebaker; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

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From the director

More from D. A. Pennebaker

More films directed by D. A. Pennebaker: The Return of the War Room, 65 Revisited, Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl and Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances.

Full filmography
Box office

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Box Office

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars grossed $576,026 worldwide. $162,547 came from the US and Canada and $413,479 (72%) from the rest of the world.

1979 box office

Worldwide gross

$576K

US & Canada
$162.5K
International
$413.5K
US & Canada 28% Rest of the world 72%
Videos

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Videos

7 videos: 7 clips.

All 7 videos
Clip
  • Clip The Farewell Speech
  • Clip Ziggy Stardust
  • Clip Suffragette City
  • Clip Cracked Actor
Details

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture” and “Bowie 1973”.

Also known as
  • Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture
  • Bowie 1973
  • Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars: il film
  • Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars: la película
  • ジギー・スターダスト
  • Зигги Звездная Пыль и пауки с Марса
  • Зиги Стардъст и марсианските паяци
  • 基吉星团与火星蜘蛛

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FAQ

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars released?

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was released on August 31, 1979.

Who directed Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.

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Who is in the cast of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars stars David Bowie, Ringo Starr and Jeff Beck, among 13 credited actors.

How much did Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars make at the box office?

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars grossed $576,026 worldwide ($162,547 domestic, $413,479 international).

Does Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars have a post-credit scene?

No. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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