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The Star Maker

R1h 53m1995Giuseppe Tornatore
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 75%
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"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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What is The Star Maker (1995) 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 stars in The Star Maker?

The Star Maker stars Sergio Castellitto (Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)), Tiziana Lodato (Beata), Franco Scaldati (Brigadier Mastropaolo), Leopoldo Trieste (Mute), Leo Gullotta (Vito). The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.

How long is The Star Maker?

The Star Maker has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is The Star Maker worth watching?

The Star Maker holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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