Labyrinth (1986) Ballroom Scene including 'As The World Falls Down' by David Bowie

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Because there was no HD quality version of this epic scene available yet online, I decided to upload this myself. Take notice of the rights reserved.

[@chan_estelle]

Mad respect for Sarah. Resisting a sexy masquerade ball with David Bowie is no small feat.

[@sp4cegrl27]

right? i would’ve stayed with him 😂

[@flacacaca850]

Literally

[@summersylvers8188]

😂😂😂

[@InitialPC]

well.. she is 14

[@earlleary]

This scene , the way she looks, the music , its absolutely a perfect fit together. She is stunning in this scene.

[@toofastforyall8590]

Not really looks like an inbred

[@erin3292]

I was thinking the same if David Bowie!!

[@Deadnickers]

She’s 16 years old in this movie chill out

[@janeyrevanescence12]

Does anyone else love this scene primarily because it IS so creepy? You have a masked ball with the decadence of the 18th century and a touch of 1980’s glam. The song is about a love that has gone sour. Oh and the main character is a teenager being creeped on by the antagonist (who is implied to be centuries old) in an attempt to trap both her and her half brother forever.

[@Ashleyforreal]

I don’t think it’s condoning it. But yes, it is creepy lol.

[@tracy406]

Like I said before. I'm a huge Favid Bowie fan. I mean, who wouldn't be? But this movie was just wrong. The pedo vibes are off the chart.

[@fionatsangarides6201]

Ok Karen

[@yamajesty31]

Even creepier when you hear Bowie saying it was hard to not look at her knowing she was underage and very beautiful. His words

[@marijavicic3010]

It definitely feels like a traditional fairy tale, complete with a traditional fae as the antagonist.

[@elainejsta]

The juxtaposition of the romantic setting against Jareth's effed up desires is so fantastic. It's equally alluring and unsettling.

[@Wefdog85]

The film's director Jim Henson viewed the entire film as a representation of Sarah's inner journey that culminates in her taking responsibility for her own life. Henson viewed the main events of the film as a dream of Sarah's, a view that is supported by the fact toys and figures resembling the creatures Sarah encounters in the Labyrinth are seen in her room at the start of the film. Henson told Ecran Fantastique in a 1987 interview that Sarah "lives in her own little imaginary and fantasy-laden world. Dreams are very important to her. The Wizard of Oz means a lot to her. When she goes into the dream world, which makes up the whole film, she plays a role that recalls the way she feels about the real world. At the end, when she emerges from the dream, from the fantasy, she starts to renounce the foolishness of her childhood, and what the characters say is simply we’re here; we’re part of you, all of us as we are. You don’t have to give up your fantasies because you grow up; they’re part of you all your life."

[@katwil89]

Good lord, she was just breathtaking. What a beautiful face.

[@toofastforyall8590]

She doesn't have a beautiful face

[@averagemomwisdom8536]

I was thinking the same about him. Both so beautiful and charismatic.

[@holliegould3463]

we had a peach tree in our front yard the first time i watched this as a kid! as soon as the scene was over i RAN to that tree to pick one and eat it to be transported to that magical ball!!!

[@uffti]

funny. did it work ?

[@holliegould3463]

@@uffti it's a secret 😘

[@valeriamidorysalinasmondra667]

I watched this movie when I was like 8 years old, and I fell in love with David Bowie bc of this. And is a crush I can't get over even when now I'm 31 🥹

[@thevoid99]

featuring one of bowie's more underrated songs.

[@fionatsangarides6201]

Totally

[@matt-warssupreme6977]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="164">2:44</a> I long for the day that I have that kind of "locked eyes across a crowded room" moment with someone..

[@musicmamma]

Me too!

[@sirsaint88]

You can always try, anywhere you go, it just not be that magical.

[@songoftheblackunicorn666]

Beware a good many times a psychopath is looking for the same thing.

[@justtubingby129]

Do NOT make eye contact! This is a crazy planet now.

[@TianaThompson90s]

​@@songoftheblackunicorn666I agree

[@NoxLegend1]

There's such a sad love Deep in your eyes a kind of pale jewel Open and closed Within your eyes I'll place the sky Within your eyes There's such a fooled heart Beatin' so fast In search of new dreams A love that will last Within your heart I'll place the moon Within your heart As the pain sweeps through Makes no sense for you Every thrill is gone Wasn't too much fun at all But I'll be there for you-ou-ou As the world falls down Falling As the world falls down Falling Falling in love I'll paint you mornings of gold I'll spin you Valentine evenings though we're strangers 'til now We're choosing the path Between the stars I'll leave my love Between the stars As the pain sweeps through Makes no sense for you Every thrill is gone Wasn't too much fun at all But I'll be there for you-ou-ou As the world falls down Falling As the world falls down

[@HandsomeMalcolmcats]

A couple weeks after my partner passed I was just devastated as it was so unexpected and he was so young, the chorus of this song played in my head and I hadn’t thought of it in years and it felt like it was from him so appreciated it as this was one of my favorite movies I watched every day for an entire summer as a kid and loved this scene, and the ending scene too.

[@kotterpike714]

The beauty of Jennifer Connelly is just incredible.

[@TheFlyOnYourWall]

Always my #1

[@Deadnickers]

She’s was only 16 years old in this movie you weirdo

[@kotterpike714]

@@Deadnickers I saw this movie when I was kid so in mind she’s always older in this. So it’s not weird at all. Chill out.

[@TheFlyOnYourWall]

@@Deadnickers She is older then I am so your point is?

[@Deadnickers]

@@TheFlyOnYourWall in this movie she was 16 years old so my point is y’all are acting like P3d0s

[@kaylovesdisney4582]

Can we appreciate how good David Bowie looks 💙 the makeup, hair and costume designers really did an excellent job. Btw...Bowie was in his late 30s when this was filmed...not 60s...he was 69 when he died in 2016.

[@fionatsangarides6201]

This song is so Romantic

[@olgan7793]

I don't know a single woman who wouldn't want to be in the heroine's place in this scene. Bowie is my childhood crush.

[@user-sd9zo6cx5k]

So ist es!! Ich war 12 und war so neidisch auf die Schauspielerin

[@olgan7793]

@@user-sd9zo6cx5k So wie ich :D

[@amysill3815]

Well he took the virginity of a 13 year old. She was a groupie and she described in detail how it all went down. Pretty sick. So maybe he’s not the best role model.

[@stevejohnsons9668]

Mine Too

[@janjasreckar3963]

... and mine. 🙂

[@astra3694]

This is Bowie's most romantic song ❤

[@christopherjohnson2171]

I think I was 8 when I saw this for the first time and I've never stopped being amazed by Jennifer Connelly ever since.

[@thorneaaronwilks6510]

She's absolutely gorgeous 😂❤

[@imlarry425]

Classic fairy folk literary tradition- *never* eat/drink anything in the fairy realm.

[@alanafowler3024]

I believe the ballroom scene and this song is one of my favorite scenes in this movie. Because if you think about it is kind of like Beauty and the Beast only David Bowie doesn't have horns and fur. Maybe this movie is why I like owls so much is that I think one of them could possibly be Jareth in his owl form. But hey that's just the little girl in me and my crush on David Bowie.

[@janjasreckar3963]

You are not the only one. 😉

[@angelamcknight3435]

Miss you David bowie your a legend never to be forgotten ❤ 😢

[@MichaelKerr71]

Jareth was giving Sarah every chance to succeed.

[@Charming_Celestial]

Thank you so much for posting an HD version of this scene! I’ve adored this movie since I was a little girl, and I’m 24 now and have never once gotten to see this film in such high quality! This is my favorite part too, so I’m extra grateful to you! Thank you!! 💗🙌

[@marywise7661]

this was so so so well done.the costumes the music so beautiful.so sad he has left us but this masterpiece of a movie will live on.may he rest in peace

[@jessicapazo7718]

My favorite scene.

[@nancyhammons3594]

I had this on the old laser disc, yeah, the kind that was big like an LP vinyl. Watched it once a week. This is a great movie.

[@25provo]

Man, Jennifer Connelly was and still is such an underrated beauty.

[@woweric]

i remember my theatre teacher was playing this in class and everyone was on their phones talking while i was the only one glued to the screen! never seen this movie before but i was invested. it was just when david bowie unfortunately passed away too.

[@primedirective24]

Thank you for this! Saw this in theaters the other day and thought it was pretty cool.

[@jaredruff9823]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="21">0:21</a> "Damn you, Jareth! And damn me too!" The pain in Hoggle's voice.

[@seandenzelrhymer760]

It was the fruit of "The knowledge of Good and Evil" what you put in is what you project outwardly

[@thomasnicastro673]

This is absolutely my favorite scenes. I’ve always imagined myself at a ball like this. I hated modern contemporary parties that someone could get into a fistfight and drinking and smoking a lot. Masquerades are very simple and compelling, and I’ve always wanted to be a part of it. I can’t stop raving about David Bowie at all and I can’t express it too much.

[@Foretelling]

The greatest inspiration for an Arch-Fey ever

[@DizzyBee]

Dang where can I watch an HD crystal clear version of the entire movie like this video? It's stunning and mesmerized me all over again

[@lestervdbel]

Hard to see. Keeps switching through the different streaming services. Now it's unavailable for me at any platform currently, living in The Netherlands.

[@arimarianne7528]

I wonder if a VPN might help? (kidding-> ) This message sponsored by ExpressVPN™️.

[@HummaKavula-DontVoteForStupid]

I would love a prequel series on how Jareth rose to become the Goblin King

[@taliagmail.com2005]

this film is actually getting a sequel

[@snakes-venom]

@@taliagmail.com2005we dont talk about the sequel............. ever

[@hcure4003]

I've said the same thing!! That would be so cool

[@Elameey]

Timotheé Chalamet would be perfect for the young Goblin King. 🤩

[@HummaKavula-DontVoteForStupid]

@@Elameey I thought that too but can he sing?

[@alanhunter7168]

This scene is the music box that Sarah was gifted from her mother……which hints that her mother met Jareth, hence why he is bittersweet in his love for her, because she reminds him of everything he lost the first time……as if he sings the song to her saying I miss her, you lost her too, but together in our pain we can be together…. as the pain sweeps through it makes no sense (for you) every thrill has gone. Wasn’t too much fun at all (your mother dying) BUT I’ll be there for you as the world falls down.

[@alanhunter7168]

After all, in the novel/comics, Linda (Sarah’s mother) left her husband to be with Jeremy who is also Jareth in the goblin realm.

[@jaredruff9823]

Damn, that's a high plot twist.

[@enygma1313]

All those other people were ones Jareth turned into goblins. They sinned and laughed at her but she didn’t want to be trapped by him and found a way out of the trance.

[@sittingduck196]

Love how he turns those crystal balls in his hands❤

[@fionatsangarides6201]

Best song ever and best music video ever and best scene everrrrrrr !!

[@elainejsta]

Watching this while going through puberty was such a dire mistake. No wonder I'm into older men 😵

[@Maylage]

ok this scene is obviosuly beautiful but my girl why would you not simply stay in the realm of the goblin king?

[@deniseocchiena2763]

That is beautiful

[@kathleentyson6727]

Many years ago I had the incredible experience of seeing Bowie at a small venue in L .A . he’d was CAPTIVATING ,just like he was in this movie ,his death was such a shcck .

[@user-mz2bk8rd2m]

Love this scene,so magical!

[@LaPtaVerdad]

I think this scenes work so well because the movie portrays it as such an abusive move vy the goblin king without breaking the fairy tale feeling

[@robertashford881]

"Such a fooled heart beating so fast"

[@AmyRobinson-cc1du]

Love this film since I was a child

[@chiara1194]

Bowie is giving me full on Vampire Lestat vibes. So sexy.

[@BiancaAmanda1]

timeless wonderful

[@TANKTREAD]

I was 12 when this movie came out, never knew it existed. I discovered Jennifer Connelly in the movie, "Career Opportunities", however if I so "Labyrinth" first, my crush would've begun much earlier. Then again there was 1985's "Phenomena" aka "Creepers", so..

[@malbecks316]

I think it should not be lost in the brilliant look and sound of this scene that A) Jennifer Connely's character is 16 years old and B) David Bowie's character is evil and a massive creep for going after her like this. Doesn't mean you can't love this scene, it's fantastic. Just some awareness of what is actually happening would be nice. Like, if this had happened at a Bowie concert, you should call the cops.

[@amysill3815]

Yup. Thanks for saying it. Also, David Bowie took the virginity of a 13 year old groupie when he was in his 20s. Very sick.

[@brndnwilks]

Bowie's character represents maturity, you couldn't have gotten the same from a character who was Connely's age. Connely's character is making the transition from child to adulthood, that's the point of the movie, and part of that is the hint of sexual awakening. Notice that Bowie doesn't actually "go after her." Rather, Connely's character seeks him out in the crowd, chasing him as he cavorts with other members of the party. When she finally corners him, he dances with her for a few seconds and when she pulls away he does nothing to pursue her. It's not meant to be viewed literally.

[@nottellinnoone2074]

Well technically she called the goblin king up and asked him to take her brother . Thats what happened that started the whole thing

[@marcvspatricivs]

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@alanhunter7168]

This scene is the music box that Sarah was gifted from her mother……which hints that her mother met Jareth, hence why he is bittersweet in his love for her, because she reminds him of everything he lost the first time……as if he sings the song to her saying I miss <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="345">5:45</a> her, you lost her too, but together in our pain we can be together…. as the pain sweeps through it makes no sense (for you) every thrill has gone. Wasn’t too much fun at all (your mother dying) BUT I’ll be there for you as the world falls down.

[@Joseph-r9p]

Jarrett is an immortal so age has no bearing on him.Her being 16 she may as well have been 1600 to his character.🤷🏿‍♂️

[@detlefspinel1587]

Этот фильм абсолютный монолитный шедевр, просто покадрово...

[@jaquelinechanes5041]

Me encanta esa película tan fantasiosa

[@toorealtobeideal]

This was our wedding song!

[@ivanka_ginger]

Дженнифер самая красивая! Трудно поверить, что сейчас ей столько лет, сколько им обоим вместе в этом фильме

[@tremoo5987]

Fogel doing fogel things . Who here in 2024?

[@simonandersen1974]

BEAUTIFULL THEN & BEAUTIFULL NOW!! F❤REVER DAVID B💚WIE!!! 👏🏻😇❤️

[@CherryNgatai-s7y]

I Want To No if anyone Will Agree with Me if Jamie Campbell Bower Would Play David Bowie Play The the Goblin King He Should!! 👍🏼

[@Слава-г8м]

Фильм, на Все Времена ❤

[@m.ceciliasammarco3630]

AME ESTA PELICULA!!!! Y AMO!!!! HERMOSA!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@KL-zg7lu]

*reflections*

[@nicolegurley-nk8gb]

To me it's not creepy but very interesting so I love the supernatural

[@kalanikapule6785]

August 1st, 2024 here

[@paulboyce4525]

Now with a child.. it means more deeper

[@Heart_and_Soul]

⚜🕊🕯🕊⚜

[@CherylRyanRoberts]

Alice through rhe looking glass

[@azusa617ify]

懐かしい🪽

[@kellyslow9081]

Best movie, you remind me of the babe

[@Svol09]

Dont do drugs kids.

[@alexiachimciuc3199]

Better looking than Mia Sara in Legend.

[@AnaliaRomanno]

❤

[@blancaquinonez4393]

I always wanted her dress 😂

[@vanessanesener4028]

🌹

[@Awakeninghumanzombies247]

WE CELEBRATE AS THE WORLD SINKS INTO HELL

[@lidiajasso9634]

El esposo de jenifer tiene un parecido a david, no creen ?

[@nancymcglinn8717]

🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@camw9133]

Beautiful girl

[@astra3694]

How could she refuse him

[@etan225]

I've always loved his " Trailer Park Karen" look in this movie

[@April-qe9ed]

#HuggleWhatHaveYouDone ??

[@eternitygay31]

One of my All Time Favourit Movies !!This is such a Amazing Part in the Movie :)

[@Tanya_T.0207]

И вылетела из иллюзий на помойку. Как это типично😅

[@MichaelPait-w6r]

You tricked me first!! |/:).

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Someone needed to give Tom Cruise some pants in this movie.

[@ThePathStrider]

Different fantasy film. You're thinking of 1985 movie "Legend"

[@victorialawhon2251]

Tom wasn't in this thank goodness

[@TheMeJustMe75]

@@victorialawhon2251 That's right! Legend is the movie I am thinking of. What were the costume designers thinking for his outfit? I would have been pissed to be handed a pair of shorts that were too short.

[@user-zh6vx2ly8c]

Anderson Jeffrey Wilson Carol Taylor Donna

[@Loganl1980]

I just realized Jared is her brother.

[@MariaeugeniaLandino]

acasa

[@MichaelPait-w6r]

**.

[@darrenmcintosh326]

How old was Bowie Like 60 or 70 Hitting on a young gal

[@missmayflower]

He as 39. She was 16.

[@solangelalebron1348]

That mf looked like he was in his late 50s there.

[@jaydee4009]

@@missmayflower; Actually, she was 14 and he was 38 when the movie was filmed.

[@MichaelPait-w6r]

.

[@summersylvers8188]

Hoggle ain’t shit 😂

[@michaelnapper4565]

I've been in love with her since I was 13. Such beauty does weird shit to men.

[@MichaelPait-w6r]

a what? |/:).

[@solangelalebron1348]

She's 18 and he's in his 60s? What am I looking at here?

[@Addy2023X]

She was 14 years old when Jennifer appeared in this

[@missmayflower]

She was 16 and he was 39.

[@Addy2023X]

@@missmayflower She was 14 when she got the part of sarah jennifer was playing as a 16 year old

[@amysill3815]

Exactly!

[@Addy2023X]

@@amysill3815 She wasn't 18 at all when this film was made

[@ONLINEWARRIORSFORCHRIST]

Greetings friends. Jesus is coming! Get saved today! Read John: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="195">3:15</a>-17, 1 Corinthians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="901">15:1</a>-4, Romans :9-10, Romans <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="202">3:22</a>-28, Romans <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="308">5:8</a>-9, Ephesians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="128">2:8</a>-9, Ephesians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="73">1:13</a>-14. You really don't want to miss the rapture!

[@jimbo13420]

….He’s been coming for a LONG time now. He ever plan on getting here?? 😮

[@gregor_man]

I've read these. And now?

[@ONLINEWARRIORSFORCHRIST]

@@jimbo13420 Very likely this year.

[@ONLINEWARRIORSFORCHRIST]

@@gregor_man Now you have to decide whether or not you believe it. We are all sinners in need of the blood of Christ which atones for all of our sins be they past, present, or future. Cry out to our heavenly Father and admit you're a sinner in need of salvation and that you believe that Jesus Christ is your savior and that His blood is a sufficient atonement for all of your sins and that you want to be saved; in Jesus name. Once you truly believe the gospel you are saved and sealed in Holy Spirit and you can now develop a relationship with your Abba Father. Find a Bible (I recommend KJV) and get to know God. I'd recommend reading John first, but it would be a great idea to read the entire Bible. Always pray to God that He would lead you and guide you in the Holy Spirit while you read and He will lead you into all truths. Remember He loves you and will never forsake you. Once you truly believe then you are a child of God! You're now precious to Him! Praise Jesus! Amen!

[@deadinside8781]

His people need to get saved again. And I don’t think it’s a reunion J.C. will enjoy.

[@aa-qy7br]

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[@Awakeninghumanzombies247]

CONGRATULATIONS NEW ZEALAND ZEALANDIA THE NEW JERUSALEM ORIGINAL ISRAEL 🇮🇱🦁 KING OF NAZARETH KINGDOM COUNTRY

[@tracy406]

Nope. Sorry. Still hives off strong pedo vibes. And I'm a huge David Bowie fan. She was waaaay too young.

[@danielwalker722]

yeah, i was just looking at these comments. oof. what would it look like roles reversed.

[@annecoll5140]

And suddenly the bubble burst and you realise, it’s not real.