DOCUMENTARY . 1975 . 0h 53m . 7.4/10

Cracked Actor_

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.

Starring David Bowie
7.4/10
Rating
0h 53m
Runtime
1975
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
David Bowie stars as Self in Cracked Actor.
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Year context
Cracked Actor was released 51 years ago in 1975.
Overview
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 c...
Cracked Actor is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 0h 53m.

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53 min (0h 53m)
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Rating
7.4/10 (11 votes)

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What is Cracked Actor 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.
How long is Cracked Actor?
Cracked Actor has a runtime of 53 minutes (0h 53m).
Who stars in Cracked Actor?
The cast of Cracked Actor includes David Bowie.
What is the rating of Cracked Actor?
Cracked Actor has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary Music
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