Drama · United States of America · 1983 · 1h 43m

Star 80

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Director
Bob Fosse
Cast
Mariel Hemingway as Dorothy Stratten Eric Roberts as Paul Snider Cliff Robertson as Hugh Hefner Carroll Baker as Dorothy's Mum Roger Rees as Aram Nicholas David Clennon as Martin "Geb" Gebber
Crew
Sven Nykvist — Director of Photography Alan Heim — Editor Ralph Burns — Original Music Composer Bob Fosse — Screenplay Kenneth Utt — Producer Wolfgang Glattes — Producer
Tagline

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

Synopsis

Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.

Trailer Star 80 — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
violent husbandbiographyplayboyfamevancouvercenterfolddisturbedaggressivesombercautionaryantagonisticarrogant
Key Collaborators
Bob Fosse Director Sven Nykvist Director of Photography Alan Heim Editor Ralph Burns Original Music Composer Bob Fosse Screenplay Kenneth Utt Producer Wolfgang Glattes Producer Albert Wolsky Costume Design
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