CinemaOSMovie · 1995 · 1h 53m

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...

70%(196)IMDbDramaRomance

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.

Directed byGiuseppe Tornatore

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
IT
Released
September 21, 1995
Revenue
$371,674
Studios
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

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The Star Maker (1995) [Trailer]

The Star Maker (1995) [Trailer]

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)

Tiziana Lodato

Tiziana Lodato

Beata

Franco Scaldati

Franco Scaldati

Brigadier Mastropaolo

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Mute

Leo Gullotta

Leo Gullotta

Vito

Clelia Rondinella

Clelia Rondinella

Anna's mother

Salvatore Billa

Salvatore Billa

Prince

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Princess

Tony Sperandeo

Tony Sperandeo

1st Badalamenti

Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

Grandpa Bordonaro

Creative team
Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by
Fabio Rinaudo
Giuseppe Tornatore
Giuseppe Tornatore
Produced by
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Rita Rusić
Rita Rusić

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