The Star Maker(1981)
The Star Maker Synopsis
Danny Youngblood is a famed Hollywood director with a reputation for modeling sexy starlets into superstar actresses, and then turning his discoveries into his wives, one after another. However, Danny meets his match when he zeroes in on his latest conquest, Margot Murray, who decides to turn the tables on him.
The Star Maker (1981) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lou Antonio, released on May 11, 1981 with a runtime of 3h 12m. It stars Rock Hudson, Suzanne Pleshette, Melanie Griffith and Jack Scalia. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lou Antonio
- Writers:
- William Bast
- Producers:
- David Debin, William Bast, Peter Locke
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Correll
- Production:
- Carson Productions, Channing/Debin/Locke Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Star Maker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rock Hudson
as Danny Youngblood
Suzanne Pleshette
as Margot Murray
Melanie Griffith
as Dawn Barnett Youngblood
Jack Scalia
as Vince Martino
Jeffrey Tambor
as Harry Lanson
- April Clough
April Clough
as Honey Potts
Kristian Alfonso
as Kelly Blake
- Dan Hamilton
Dan Hamilton
as Spiros Livadas
Ed McMahon
as Lou Parker
Brenda Vaccaro
as Dolores Baker
Titos Vandis
as Edgar J. Winters
Frank Aletter
as Harvey Denver
Key crew
Directed by Lou Antonio, written by William Bast, produced by David Debin, William Bast and Peter Locke.
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The Star Maker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Star Maker – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Star Maker?
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The main cast of The Star Maker (1981) includes Rock Hudson, Suzanne Pleshette, Melanie Griffith, Jack Scalia and Jeffrey Tambor. The film was directed by Lou Antonio. 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 May 11, 1981 and runs for 3h 12m.
Is The Star Maker worth watching?
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The Star Maker (1981) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.