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David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean

198420mJulien Temple
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Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien Temple. It was created to promote Bowie's single "Blue Jean" in 1984 and released as a video single. The film depicts the adventures of the socially incompetent Vic (played by Bowie) as he tries to win the affections of a beautiful girl by claiming to personally know her favorite rock star, Screaming Lord Byron (also played by Bowie).

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What is David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean (1984) about?

Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien Temple. It was created to promote Bowie's single "Blue Jean" in 1984 and released as a video single. The film depicts the adventures of the socially incompetent Vic (played by Bowie) as he tries to win the affections of a beautiful girl by claiming to personally know her favorite rock star, Screaming…

Who stars in David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean?

David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean stars David Bowie (Vic / Screaming Lord Byron), Louise Scott (The Dream), Eve Ferret (Receptionist), Chris Sullivan (Boyfriend), Graham Rogers (Spencer, the flatmate). The film was directed by Julien Temple.

How long is David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean?

David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean has a runtime of 20 min and premiered in 1984.

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