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A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.
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David Bowie
- Self
- (archive footage)
Mick Ronson
- Self
- (archive footage)
Angie Bowie
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Angela Bowie)
Luther Vandross
- Self
- (archive footage)
Geoff MacCormack
- Self - David Bowie's childhood friend, back-up singer
- (as Geoff MacGormack)
Russell Harty
- Self
- (archive footage)
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This music documentary about David Bowies five most important and drug free years in the late 70'ies and start of the eighties is a must see for lovers of music, even for those not infatuated by Bowie and his music.
Amazing background interviews, time warp interviews and great music samples with video and concert clippings makes this amazing. Not too long either, though it could have lasted 2 hours without tiring me.
With songs like Heroes, China Girl, Let's Dance and all the other hits from he period, making him the best paid superstar in England, making EMI Records paying a record amount for signing on for five more albums, is interesting.
I think I became more of a Bowie fan after watching this. Great documentary making!
Amazing background interviews, time warp interviews and great music samples with video and concert clippings makes this amazing. Not too long either, though it could have lasted 2 hours without tiring me.
With songs like Heroes, China Girl, Let's Dance and all the other hits from he period, making him the best paid superstar in England, making EMI Records paying a record amount for signing on for five more albums, is interesting.
I think I became more of a Bowie fan after watching this. Great documentary making!
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Did you know
- TriviaThe title "Five Years" is also the title of the opening song to Bowie's Ziggy Stardust album.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- David Bowie: Cinco años
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime1 hour
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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By what name was David Bowie: Five Years (2013) officially released in Canada in English?
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