David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean

David Bowie: Jazzin' for Blue Jean

70% | Sep 01, 1984 | Music

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).

Featured Cast

Julien Temple
Director
Polly Claden
Costume Design

Cast

Vic / Screaming Lord Byron
David Bowie
Vic / Screaming Lord Byron
The Dream
Louise Scott
The Dream
Receptionist
Eve Ferret
Receptionist
Boyfriend
Chris Sullivan
Boyfriend
Spencer, the flatmate
Graham Rogers
Spencer, the flatmate

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