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The French poster for the movie Contributed by Eric Castaing |
Read Ramona's review of what
David described as "all his Elvis movies rolled into one".
Bowie stars as himself in this biographical movie about a drug addict
in Berlin, who also happens to be a huge Bowie fan.
David portrays a modern day vampire afflicted by a disorder which causes
him to lose his immortality. Gerry Engel contributes a
review.
The only widely available official footage of Bowie in his
Ziggy Stardust persona, giving his retirement concert at
the Hammersmith Odeon on July
3, 1973.
David plays a soldier captured by the Japanese in this psychological
war drama, which many consider to be one of the best Bowie acting
performances.
Sue Law has a
review of the film.
David played an uncredited part as The Shark in this Monty
Python film. The story goes that Bowie happened to be vacationing on the
same location as the film shoot, and when the Pythons saw him walking
along the beach, they asked him to play the tiny bit-part.
David plays the Goblin King in this 1986 classic. You can read a
review of the film by our
contributor Alys.
Bowie played supporting role Vendice Partners in this campy
musical, for which he provided the title song
Absolute Beginners.
Bowie played the small but vital part of Pontius Pilate in this
controversial film about the Christian Jesus.
Bowie stars as Monte in this lightweight comedy with Rosanna
Arquette.
Bowie plays Phillip Jeffries in this 1992 feature film
based on David Lynch's acclaimed television series
Twin Peaks.
David portrays Andy Warhol in this 1996 film. You can read a
review of the film by our
contributor Alys.
David portrays a gun-toting pistolero in this
Italian western.