The Star Maker(1995)
L'uomo delle stelle
In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...
The Star Maker Synopsis
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.
The Star Maker (1995) is a drama and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, released on September 21, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati and Leopoldo Trieste. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 196 ratings.
- Director:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Fabio Rinaudo, Giuseppe Tornatore
- Producers:
- Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Rita Rusić
- Cinematographer:
- Dante Spinotti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
- Revenue:
- $371,674
- Status:
- Released
The Star Maker (1995) Trailer
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The Star Maker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sergio Castellitto
as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato
as Beata
Franco Scaldati
as Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
as Mute
Leo Gullotta
as Vito
Clelia Rondinella
as Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa
as Prince
Jane Alexander
as Princess
Tony Sperandeo
as 1st Badalamenti
Tano Cimarosa
as Grandpa Bordonaro
Nicola Di Pinto
as Communal Functionary
Domenico Gennaro
as 1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)
Key crew
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, written by Giuseppe Tornatore, Fabio Rinaudo and Giuseppe Tornatore, produced by Vittorio Cecchi Gori and Rita Rusić.
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The Star Maker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 196 ratings.
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The Star Maker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Star Maker online?
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The Star Maker (1995) is available to stream on Mediaset Infinity, Infinity Selection Amazon Channel and CineAutore Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Star Maker?
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The main cast of The Star Maker (1995) includes Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati, Leopoldo Trieste and Leo Gullotta. The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Star Maker released?
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The Star Maker was released on September 21, 1995 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Star Maker worth watching?
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The Star Maker (1995) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 196 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Star Maker?
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Yes. The official The Star Maker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.