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David Bowie: The Last Five Years

January 7, 2017 1h 30m 7.1/10 (58 votes)

Originally released in 2017. David Bowie: The Last Five Years is a music/documentary film. directed by Francis Whately.

Starring David Bowie, Michael C. Hall, and Toni Basil

Synopsis

In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 7, 2017 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (58 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Bowie: The Last Five Years about?

In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The...

Who directed David Bowie: The Last Five Years?

David Bowie: The Last Five Years was directed by Francis Whately.

How long is David Bowie: The Last Five Years?

David Bowie: The Last Five Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was David Bowie: The Last Five Years released?

David Bowie: The Last Five Years was released on January 7, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in David Bowie: The Last Five Years?

The main cast of David Bowie: The Last Five Years includes David Bowie, Michael C. Hall, Toni Basil, Tony Visconti, Gail Ann Dorsey.