Four live performances, including "Fame" and "Heroes," are featured in a documentary filmed during David Bowie's 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour.
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Four live performances, including "Fame" and "Heroes," are featured in a documentary filmed during David Bowie's 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour.
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David Bowie performs at the Hong Kong Coliseum on December 8, 1983, during the final dates of his Serious Moonlight Tour. Ricochet captures this moment, blending live performances with travelogue elements. Filmed in Singapore, Bangkok, and Hong Kong, the documentary features renditions of songs like "Fame," "Heroes," and "Look Back in Anger." Directed by Gerry Troyna, it was released in 1984 for the home video market and later reissued in 2006 with additional footage.
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Why Watch
- See Bowie perform 'Heroes' live in Hong Kong.
- Find out about Bowie's mainstream shift with Let's Dance.
- Meet the crew behind Bowie's ambitious Far East tour.
Did You Know
- Ricochet was filmed during the last leg of Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour in December 1983.
- The documentary was released on VHS in 1984 and has a runtime of 59 minutes.
- Bowie's album Let's Dance, released on 14 April 1983, became his most successful album up to that point.
- The final Hong Kong show on 8 December 1983 coincided with the third anniversary of John Lennon's murder.
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What year was the documentary Ricochet released?
Ricochet was released in 1984.
Who directed the documentary Ricochet?
Ricochet was directed by Gerry Troyna.
What was the runtime of the original release of Ricochet?
The original runtime of Ricochet was 59 minutes.
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