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

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

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