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...”
Overview
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.
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Writer
Fabio Rinaudo
Studio
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Revenue
$0M
Vote Count
196
Cast
Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli (Giusepp...
Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadier Mastropaol...
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 Mimm...
Luigi Maria Burrua...
Flirtatious Client
Antonella Attili
Nurse
Costantino Carrozz...
The Collector
Carmelo Di Mazzare...
Old Man in Wheelchai...
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