
Baal is an amoral poetic genius who, after a life of debauchery, betrayal and violence, is about to cut his ties to the world and meet his doom. A high society party is where the end begins.
Directed by Alan Clarke, Baal leans on a strong ensemble — David Bowie, Jonathan Kent, Zoë Wanamaker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1982.
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