Star 80

Star 80

1983 · 103 min · EN · R · 6.5 (111 votes)
Dir. Bob Fosse · Starring Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, Roger Rees, David Clennon · Music Ralph Burns

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

Drama

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.

VIBE

A raw, unflinching look at the dark side of the American dream. It's a cautionary tale about ambition, obsession, and the corrosive nature of fame, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

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