Acting
Terry-Thomas at peak mustache-twirling sleaze
Costume
Glam Rock looks that aged like fine glitter wine
Direction
Beresford's early-career fever dream energy

Director
Bruce Beresford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Bruce Beresford's second feature before he pivoted to prestige dramas like 'Driving Miss Daisy.' Wild trajectory.
Shot during glam's dying days, it accidentally documents a subculture eating itself — Bowie had already moved on.