Let's Dance: Bowie Down Under (2015)
Overview
The remarkable, forgotten story behind David Bowie’s biggest-ever hit record – and how an unlikely journey, deep into the Australian outback, led to its unprecedented success.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.222 |
Directed By
Rubika Shah
TOP CAST
David Bowie
Self
David Mallet
Self
Julien Temple
Self
Kurt Loder
Self
Joelene King
Self
Geeling Ng
Self
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