The Star Maker
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Original Language
- IT
🎭 Cast
Sergio CastellittoJoe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana LodatoBeata
Franco ScaldatiBrigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo TriesteMute
Leo GullottaVito
Clelia RondinellaAnna's mother
Salvatore BillaPrince
Jane AlexanderPrincess
Tony Sperandeo1st Badalamenti
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Star Maker about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Star Maker?
- The Star Maker was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
- When was The Star Maker released?
- The Star Maker was released on September 21, 1995.
- How long is The Star Maker?
- The Star Maker has a runtime of 1h 53m.
- Where can I track The Star Maker?
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