David Bowie: Finding Fame(2019)
David Bowie: Finding Fame Synopsis
Coming 50 years after the release of Space Oddity, the 90-minute film explores the Bowie before Ziggy Stardust, following the period from 1966 when he changed his name from David Jones to Bowie. It includes footage from the BBC Archives including footage of a BBC audition in 1965 of David Bowie and the Lower Third, which included a performance of Chim-Chim-Cheree and Baby That's A Promise.
David Bowie: Finding Fame (2019) is a documentary and music film directed by Francis Whately, released on February 9, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars David Bowie, Kristina Amadeus, Hermione Farthingale and Lindsay Kemp. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Whately
- Writers:
- Francis Whately
- Producers:
- Paul Williams, Francis Whately
- Production:
- BBC Studios, BBC Music
- Status:
- Released
David Bowie: Finding Fame Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Bowie
as Self (archive footage)
- Kristina Amadeus
Kristina Amadeus
as Self
- Hermione Farthingale
Hermione Farthingale
as Self
Lindsay Kemp
as Self
Tony Visconti
as Self
Dana Gillespie
as Self
- Geoff MacCormak
Geoff MacCormak
as Self
- George Underwood
George Underwood
as Self
- Mike Vernon
Mike Vernon
as Self
- Tony Hatch
Tony Hatch
as Self
- Phil Lancaster
Phil Lancaster
as Self
Rick Wakeman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Francis Whately, written by Francis Whately, produced by Paul Williams and Francis Whately.
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David Bowie: Finding Fame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 33 ratings.
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David Bowie: Finding Fame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch David Bowie: Finding Fame online?
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David Bowie: Finding Fame (2019) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in David Bowie: Finding Fame?
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The main cast of David Bowie: Finding Fame (2019) includes David Bowie, Kristina Amadeus, Hermione Farthingale, Lindsay Kemp and Tony Visconti. The film was directed by Francis Whately. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David Bowie: Finding Fame released?
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David Bowie: Finding Fame was released on February 9, 2019 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is David Bowie: Finding Fame worth watching?
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David Bowie: Finding Fame (2019) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.