Star 80 1983
“The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.”
What is Star 80?
Star 80 is a 1983 drama film directed by Bob Fosse, starring Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, and Roger Rees. The story follows Paul Snider, a narcissistic small-time hustler whose life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten at a Dairy Queen, guides her to become a Playboy Playmate, and later grows jealous as she pursues an acting career and is elbowed out by more famous men.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 10, 1983
- Studios
- The Ladd Company
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Star 80 is a 1983 drama film directed by Bob Fosse, starring Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, and Roger Rees. The story follows Paul Snider, a narcissistic small-time hustler whose life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten at a Dairy Queen, guides her to become a Playboy Playmate, and later grows jealous as she pursues an acting career and is elbowed out by more famous men.
The film is notable as the final motion picture from filmmaker Bob Fosse. It is structured as a drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes, exploring themes of ambition, fame, and destructive jealousy.
Should you watch it?
“A small-time hustler guides a Dairy Queen worker to fame, sparking a jealous downfall.”
- Directed by renowned American filmmaker Bob Fosse.
- Features performances by actors including Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, and Roger Rees.
- Explores the dark side of ambition and stardom.
- It is the final film of filmmaker Bob Fosse and may involve heavy or tragic dramatic themes.
Watch it if you are interested in dramatic biographical films directed by Bob Fosse exploring the price of stardom.
This is a dramatic film released in the United States with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes, carrying an R rating.
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Where can I stream or watch Star 80 (1983)?
Available to rent or buy options are listed on platforms such as TMDB.
Is Star 80 worth watching?
It holds user scores around 64 percent to 65 percent on rating platforms like CSFD and Kinobox and was directed by Bob Fosse.
What is the runtime or binge duration of Star 80?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Star 80 is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
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