Cracked Actor (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1975, Cracked Actor is a music and documentary film directed by Alan Yentob, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. The documentary depicts Bowie on tour in Los Angeles, using a mixture of vérité sequences filmed in limousines and hotels, and concert footage. Most of the concert footage was taken from a show at the Los Angeles Universal Amphitheatre on 2 September 1974 (Also featured are excerpts from D.A. Pennebaker's concert film shot at London's Hammersmith Odeon on 3 July 1973). Cracked Actor is notable for being a source for footage of Bowie's ambitious Diamond Dogs tour, and also for showing Bowie's fragile mental state during this period.
Who’s in it. Cracked Actor stars David Bowie as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Cracked Actor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cracked Actor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cracked Actor tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cracked Actor (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cracked Actor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cracked Actor worth watching?
- Cracked Actor holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cracked Actor?
- Cracked Actor stars David Bowie.