The Star Maker
“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.
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About The Star Maker
The Star Maker is a 1995 Italian-language drama and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The cast is led by Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings.
The Star Maker was produced by Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica and made in Italy. It was released on September 21, 1995. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Fabio Rinaudo
- Release date
- September 21, 1995
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
The Star Maker cast & crew
The Star Maker was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and written by Giuseppe Tornatore and Fabio Rinaudo.
The cast features Sergio Castellitto as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo), Tiziana Lodato as Beata, Franco Scaldati as Brigadier Mastropaolo, Leopoldo Trieste as Mute, Leo Gullotta as Vito, and Clelia Rondinella as Anna's mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Vittorio Cecchi Gori and Rita Rusić.
Is The Star Maker worth watching?
The Star Maker holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 194 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Star Maker is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Star Maker
Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
Mute
Leo Gullotta
Vito
Clelia Rondinella
Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa
Prince
Jane Alexander
Princess
Tony Sperandeo
1st Badalamenti
Tano Cimarosa
Grandpa Bordonaro
Nicola Di Pinto
Communal Functionary
Domenico Gennaro
1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)
The Star Maker — FAQs
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▸What language is The Star Maker in?
The Star Maker is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Star Maker?
The Star Maker runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Star Maker rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 194 ratings.
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