Film
The Star Maker
1995· 15+· 1h 53m· Drama· Romance
“In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...”
In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.
1995-09-21
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
ScreenplayFabio Rinaudo
ProducerRita Rusić
Director of PhotographyDante Spinotti
Original Music ComposerEnnio Morricone
EditorMassimo Quaglia
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 48 crew)
Details
Released1995-09-21
Runtime1h 53m · 15+
StatusReleased
StudiosCecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Box office$371,674
LanguagesItalian
CountriesItaly
Rating7.1/10 · 194 votes
Original languageit
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