Cut by 20 minutes for its original U.S. run, this 35th anniversary release is the completely uncut version.
Space oddity David Bowie lands on late-20th Century Earth from a drought-stricken planet, seeking water and help for what remains of his civilization. His highly advanced technology allows him to become a wealthy industrialist (a forerunner to certain Californian entrepreneurs), but American decadence — including television, booze, sex and stock issues — prove to have a much stronger gravitational pull.
Bowie's historic cinematic debut only brightened his already iconic cultural status, aided by a notable cast of very earthly creatures: Buck Henry, Candy Clark and Rip Torn.This dazzling, visionary sci-fi allegory also further cemented director Nicolas Roeg's (Performance, Walkabout, Don't Look Now) stature as one of the era's most original filmmakers.
