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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:comic_book_series
gptkb:song
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:video_games
gptkb:animated_series
gptkb:television_series
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Infinity_Inc.
gptkb:Justice_League_International
gptkb:Justice_Society_of_America
gptkb:All-Star_Squadron
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gptkbp:album
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gptkb:The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Ziggy_Stardust_and_the_Spiders_from_Mars
included in live albums
|
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gptkbp:alter_ego
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gptkb:Ted_Knight
gptkb:David_Knight
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gptkbp:appearance
|
gptkb:Crisis_on_Infinite_Earths
gptkb:The_New_52
gptkb:Kingdom_Come
gptkb:Rebirth
Golden Age superhero
Blue and gold costume
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gptkbp:appears_in
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live performances
music videos
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gptkbp:artist
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gptkb:David_Bowie
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
|
influenced by The Beatles
influenced by The Velvet Underground
influenced by early rock and roll
influenced glam fashion
influenced the glam rock movement
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gptkbp:artwork
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gptkb:Cully_Hamner
gptkb:Tony_Harris
gptkb:J._H._Williams_III
gptkb:Peter_Snejbjerg
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Ziggy_Stardust
gptkb:theatrical_performances
alien themes
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gptkbp:audience
|
generally positive.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Eisner_Award
Primetime Emmy Award nomination
nominated for various awards
Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Starman_(film)
a story by Bruce A. Evans
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gptkbp:bowie_era
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Ziggy Stardust era
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gptkbp:box_office
|
$4.2 million
moderate.
$37.9 million
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gptkbp:budget
|
$24 million
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gptkbp:chart_position
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#10 on UK Singles Chart
#10 on the UK Singles Chart
#65 on US Billboard Hot 100
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Donald_M._Morgan
character-driven.
naturalistic.
uses practical effects.
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gptkbp:collaboration
|
collaborated with Mick Ronson
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gptkbp:collected_in
|
gptkb:Starman:_The_Legacy_of_Ted_Knight
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection
gptkb:Starman:_The_Golden_Age
gptkb:Starman_Omnibus
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gptkbp:costume_design
|
period-appropriate.
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cover_version
|
covered by various artists
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gptkbp:covered_by
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gptkb:Brittany_Howard
gptkb:The_Killers
gptkb:Mika
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gptkbp:covers
|
popular among fans for covers
|
|
gptkbp:created_by
|
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Jack_Kirby
gptkb:James_Robinson
gptkb:John_Carpenter
gptkb:Jack_Knight
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gptkbp:creator
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gptkb:David_Bowie
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
|
analyzed for its themes.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
|
Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
widely acclaimed
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
gptkb:LGBTQ+_representation
gptkb:significant
Significant in LGBTQ+ culture
significant in LGBTQ+ culture
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gptkbp:cultural_influence
|
influenced punk and new wave artists
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gptkbp:cultural_references
|
referenced in various media
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
explores themes of humanity.
symbol of hope and acceptance
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gptkbp:depicted_in
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gptkb:comics
|
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gptkbp:design
|
artistic.
|
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:John_Carpenter
|
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gptkbp:distributor
|
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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gptkbp:edited_by
|
Marion Rothman
|
|
gptkbp:end_date
|
gptkb:2001
|
|
gptkbp:explores_themes
|
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:loss
gptkb:identity
gptkb:family
redemption
|
|
gptkbp:famous_song
|
There's a starman waiting in the sky.
|
|
gptkbp:fan_base
|
cult following
|
|
gptkbp:featured_in
|
gptkb:documentaries
|
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gptkbp:features
|
legacy characters
special effects by Industrial Light & Magic
|
|
gptkbp:features_song
|
included in many playlists
|
|
gptkbp:film
|
featured in various films and documentaries
|
|
gptkbp:film_appearance
|
gptkb:The_Martian
gptkb:The_Secret_Life_of_Pets_2
gptkb:The_Last_Face
|
|
gptkbp:film_editing
|
gptkb:Starman_(1984)
|
|
gptkbp:film_score
|
emotional.
|
|
gptkbp:film_technique
|
inspired filmmakers.
|
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gptkbp:filming_location
|
gptkb:California
California.
|
|
gptkbp:finale_date
|
January 1, 1987
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|
gptkbp:first_aired
|
gptkb:1986
|
|
gptkbp:first_appearance
|
gptkb:Starman_#0
gptkb:The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Ziggy_Stardust_and_the_Spiders_from_Mars
gptkb:Adventure_Comics_#467
Adventure Comics #61
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|
gptkbp:followed_by
|
gptkb:Starman:_The_Series
|
|
gptkbp:follows
|
the story of an alien
the story of an alien visitor.
|
|
gptkbp:gender
|
gptkb:Male
|
|
gptkbp:genre
|
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:superhero
gptkb:rock_music
Glam rock
romance
glam rock
|
|
gptkbp:has_cameo
|
gptkb:John_Carpenter
|
|
gptkbp:has_character
|
the alien.
George Fox.
Jenny Hayden.
Starman.
the government agents.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_character_arc
|
transformation.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_conflict
|
alien vs. government.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_dialogue
|
poignant.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_ending
|
bittersweet.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_imagery
|
beautiful landscapes.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_mood
|
wistful.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_motif
|
the stars.
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|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_narrative
|
non-linear.
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|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_pacing
|
steady.
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|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_symbolism
|
the alien as a metaphor.
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|
gptkbp:has_cinematic_tone
|
melancholic.
|
|
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
|
cult following.
|
|
gptkbp:has_editing_by
|
traditional.
|
|
gptkbp:has_fan_base
|
dedicated.
Bowie fans
|
|
gptkbp:has_home_video_success
|
popular.
|
|
gptkbp:has_legacy
|
enduring popularity
influenced later alien films.
|
|
gptkbp:has_merchandise
|
gptkb:figurines
novelization.
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|
gptkbp:has_rating
|
PG.
|
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gptkbp:has_sequel
|
gptkb:none
|
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gptkbp:has_soundtrack
|
gptkb:Starman_(soundtrack_album)
|
|
gptkbp:has_spin_off
|
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Omnibus
gptkb:Starman:_The_Legacy_of_Jack_Knight
gptkb:Starman:_The_Legacy_of_Ted_Knight
gptkb:Starman:_The_Lost_Issues
gptkb:Starman:_The_New_Adventures
gptkb:Starman:_The_Return_of_Jack_Knight
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._1
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._10
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._2
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._3
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._4
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._5
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._6
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._7
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._8
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection_Vol._9
gptkb:Starman:_The_Golden_Age
Starman: The Final Chapter
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|
gptkbp:has_theme
|
love and acceptance.
|
|
gptkbp:home_media_release
|
VHS, DVD, Blu-ray.
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Starman
|
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gptkbp:influence
|
music and culture
glam rock
inspired many artists
Superhero genre
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
other artists
many artists
modern superhero comics
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:The_Sandman
gptkb:E._T._the_Extra-Terrestrial
gptkb:Justice_League
gptkb:Justice_Society_of_America
gptkb:Close_Encounters_of_the_Third_Kind
gptkb:Golden_Age_Comics
gptkb:The_Flash
|
|
gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:Batman
gptkb:The_Sandman
gptkb:Green_Lantern
gptkb:Justice_League
gptkb:Superman
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
gptkb:The_New_Gods
gptkb:The_Flash
Comic book storytelling
Science fiction genre
Superhero archetypes
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
Golden Age superheroes
inspired by science fiction
Star Wars' Jedi
|
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
fashion trends
Ziggy Stardust character
various science fiction films.
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|
gptkbp:inspired_by
|
gptkb:science_fiction
|
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gptkbp:instruments
|
gptkb:piano
gptkb:bass_guitar
gptkb:synthesizer
gptkb:guitar
drums
|
|
gptkbp:is_about
|
gptkb:Alien
|
|
gptkbp:issues
|
gptkb:Starman_#0
|
|
gptkbp:key
|
A major
|
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gptkbp:language
|
English
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gptkbp:last_aired
|
gptkb:1987
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gptkbp:last_appearance
|
gptkb:Starman_#81
|
|
gptkbp:last_issue
|
gptkb:Starman_#29
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
Inspiration for other characters
remains a classic.
considered one of Bowie's signature songs
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|
gptkbp:length
|
4:13
|
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gptkbp:live_performance
|
performed at the Hammersmith Odeon
Performed at the BBC in 1972
|
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gptkbp:main_character
|
gptkb:Jack_Knight
|
|
gptkbp:makeup_artist
|
realistic.
|
|
gptkbp:media
|
featured in TV shows and specials
|
|
gptkbp:music_by
|
gptkb:Jack_Nitzsche
|
|
gptkbp:music_style
|
art rock
verse-chorus form
|
|
gptkbp:music_video
|
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:Starman_(song)
|
|
gptkbp:nationality
|
gptkb:American
|
|
gptkbp:notable_allies
|
gptkb:Green_Lantern
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
gptkb:Flash
|
|
gptkbp:notable_appearance
|
gptkb:Infinity,_Inc.
gptkb:The_New_52
Starman (1994) series
|
|
gptkbp:notable_character
|
gptkb:Courtney_Whitmore
gptkb:Ted_Knight
gptkb:Mikaal_Tomas
|
|
gptkbp:notable_enemies
|
gptkb:The_Wizard
gptkb:Black_Canary
gptkb:The_Shade
gptkb:The_Mist
gptkb:Black_Beetle
Shade
|
|
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
|
gptkb:Cloris_Leachman
gptkb:Diane_Wiest
gptkb:John_Astin
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Kean
gptkb:Richard_Jaeckel
|
|
gptkbp:notable_performance
|
gptkb:Top_of_the_Pops
|
|
gptkbp:notable_song
|
gptkb:Starman
There's a starman waiting in the sky.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_story_arc
|
gptkb:Starman:_Sins_of_the_Father
gptkb:Starman:_The_Cosmic_Legacy
gptkb:Starman:_The_Cosmic_Rod
gptkb:Starman:_The_Legacy_of_Ted_Knight
gptkb:Starman:_The_Man_Who_Would_Be_King
gptkb:Starman:_The_Next_Generation
gptkb:Starman:_The_Return_of_the_Shade
gptkb:The_New_Adventures_of_Starman
gptkb:The_Shade
gptkb:The_Final_Chapter
gptkb:Sins_of_the_Father
gptkb:Starman:_The_Complete_Collection
gptkb:Starman:_The_Lost_Years
The Starman Chronicles
The Lost Year
Starman: The Final Chapter
The Return of the Shade
The Starman Legacy
The Starman Rebirth
The Starman War
|
|
gptkbp:notable_villains
|
gptkb:The_Star-Spangled_Kid
gptkb:The_Shade
gptkb:The_Mist
The Black Glove
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_episodes
|
gptkb:22
gptkb:44
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_seasons
|
gptkb:1
2
|
|
gptkbp:occupation
|
gptkb:Hero
|
|
gptkbp:origin
|
Inherits cosmic powers from his father
Ted Knight was a scientist who created a cosmic rod.
Ted Knight was a scientist who created the Cosmic Rod.
|
|
gptkbp:original_network
|
gptkb:ABC
gptkb:CBS
|
|
gptkbp:plot
|
An alien takes the form of a young man's deceased wife to learn about humanity.
|
|
gptkbp:portrayed_by
|
gptkb:Brett_Spiner
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Jeff_Bridges
gptkb:Chris_Pine
gptkb:Brett_Dalton
|
|
gptkbp:powers
|
gptkb:Telepathy
gptkb:Telekinesis
gptkb:Time_travel
gptkb:Flight
Superhuman strength
Energy projection
energy projection
gravity manipulation
Cosmic energy manipulation
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
July 10, 1986
|
|
gptkbp:premise
|
An alien takes on the form of a deceased man.
|
|
gptkbp:produced_by
|
gptkb:Michael_Douglas
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures_Television
|
|
gptkbp:producer
|
gptkb:Ken_Scott
|
|
gptkbp:published_by
|
gptkb:DC_Comics
|
|
gptkbp:publisher
|
gptkb:DC_Comics
|
|
gptkbp:real_name
|
gptkb:Ted_Knight
|
|
gptkbp:record_label
|
gptkb:RCA_Records
|
|
gptkbp:recording_year
|
gptkb:1971
|
|
gptkbp:related_character
|
gptkb:Starman_(David_Knight)
gptkb:Starman_(Tommy_Knight)
gptkb:David_Knight
gptkb:Jack_Knight
gptkb:Mikaal_Tomas
gptkb:Starman_(Jack_Knight)
Starman (Mikaal Tomas)
Starman (Will Payton)
|
|
gptkbp:release_date
|
gptkb:1994
December 14, 1984
|
|
gptkbp:release_format
|
theatrical.
|
|
gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1972
|
|
gptkbp:released
|
gptkb:1972
|
|
gptkbp:released_as_single
|
gptkb:Yes
|
|
gptkbp:released_in
|
gptkb:1984
|
|
gptkbp:remake
|
gptkb:none
|
|
gptkbp:remastered
|
gptkb:Yes
remastered for reissues
|
|
gptkbp:remix
|
remixed by various DJs
|
|
gptkbp:resolution
|
open-ended.
|
|
gptkbp:screen_size
|
115 minutes.
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Bruce_A._Evans
gptkb:Raynold_Gideon
|
|
gptkbp:sequel
|
gptkb:Starman:_The_Series
|
|
gptkbp:series
|
Starman (1994-2001)
|
|
gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkb:Opal_City
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:Karen_Allen
gptkb:Jeff_Bridges
gptkb:Charles_Martin_Smith
|
|
gptkbp:streaming_platforms
|
available on various platforms.
|
|
gptkbp:studio
|
gptkb:Trident_Studios
|
|
gptkbp:symbolizes
|
alienation and identity
|
|
gptkbp:team
|
gptkb:Justice_League
gptkb:Justice_Society_of_America
|
|
gptkbp:television_appearance
|
gptkb:Stranger_Things
gptkb:The_Simpsons
gptkb:American_Horror_Story
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
youth and rebellion
alien communication
|
|
gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:identity
gptkb:family
exploration of love.
|
|
gptkbp:time_signature
|
4/4
|
|
gptkbp:trivia
|
Jeff Bridges improvised many of his lines.
|
|
gptkbp:visual_effects
|
groundbreaking for its time.
|
|
gptkbp:vocalization
|
distinctive vocal delivery
|
|
gptkbp:writer
|
gptkb:David_Bowie
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:David_Bowie
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
|