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The Star Maker

The Star Maker

The Star Maker
1995 1h 53m7.1

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...”

DramaRomance
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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.

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DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore
ScreenplayFabio Rinaudo, Giuseppe Tornatore
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1995
CountryItaly
Languageit
Runtime1h 53m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$371,674
Rating⭐ 7.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.4 / 10
Votes191
GenresDrama, Romance
StudioCecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
OriginalL'uomo delle stelle

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Cast

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)

Tiziana Lodato

Tiziana Lodato

Beata

Franco Scaldati

Franco Scaldati

Brigadier Mastropaolo

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Mute

Leo Gullotta

Leo Gullotta

Vito

Clelia Rondinella

Clelia Rondinella

Anna's mother

Salvatore Billa

Salvatore Billa

Prince

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Princess

Tony Sperandeo

Tony Sperandeo

1st Badalamenti

Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

Grandpa Bordonaro

Nicola Di Pinto

Nicola Di Pinto

Communal Functionary

Domenico Gennaro

Domenico Gennaro

1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)

Luigi Maria Burruano

Luigi Maria Burruano

Flirtatious Client

Antonella Attili

Antonella Attili

Nurse

Costantino Carrozza

Costantino Carrozza

The Collector

Carmelo Di Mazzarelli

Carmelo Di Mazzarelli

Old Man in Wheelchair

Domenico Dolce

Domenico Dolce

Peasant on Bus

Stefano Gabbana

Stefano Gabbana

Photographer

🎭

Maria Rosa Parrelo

Santina

🎭

Rita Lia

Pinuccia

🎭

Alessandro Guarrera

Clapboard Kid

🎭

Spiro Scimone

1st Nasca Brother

🎭

Francesco Sframeli

2nd Nasca Brother

Tony Palazzo

Tony Palazzo

Pio Li Fusi

🎭

Emilio Scimone

2nd Mafioso

🎭

Massimo Pupella

Bordonaro Jr.

🎭

Giorgio Guerrieri

Cinema Cashier

🎭

Filippo Tarantino

2nd Badalamenti

🎭

Onofrio Ducato

Mafia Boss Realzisa

🎭

Paolo Noto

Zu' Leonardo

🎭

Turi Killer

Boy with Garabaldino

Pino Calabrese

Pino Calabrese

1st Carabiniere

🎭

Antonio Miceli

Cosimo Millelire

Aurora Quattrocchi

Aurora Quattrocchi

Prostitute (as Rori Quatrocchi)

🎭

Elia Nicosia

Barber

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Simona Merito

Anna

Peppe Zarbo

Peppe Zarbo

1st Friend

🎭

Sandro Piro

2nd Friend

🎭

Vincenzo Fiorenza

3rd Friend

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Filippo Spitale

1st Man in Club

🎭

Pino Pellegrino

2nd Man in Club

🎭

Rosario Lanzafame

3rd Man in Club

🎭

Pippo Provvidenti

Don Lucio

🎭

Giorgio Libassi

Innkeeper

🎭

Pasquale Palumbo

Mayor

🎭

Angelo Colajemma

Vitti Na Crozza

Antonello Puglisi

Antonello Puglisi

Man Quoting Mussolini

Daniele Ferretti

Daniele Ferretti

Village Idiot

🎭

Filippo Alesi

Young Farm Laborer

🎭

Emilio Adrisani

Peasant by the River

Francesco Guzzo

Francesco Guzzo

Tavern Boy

🎭

Giuseppe Funari

Armless Man

Bruno Torrisi

Bruno Torrisi

Carwash Man

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Umberto Terranove

Band Master

🎭

Rosolino Cottone

Partisan

🎭

Giovanni Alamia

1st Warehouse Man

Corrado Solari

Corrado Solari

2nd Warehouse Man

Omero Capanna

Omero Capanna

Hitman (uncredited)

Marzio Honorato

Marzio Honorato

Architect Panebianco (uncredited)

Luigi Mezzanotte

Luigi Mezzanotte

Pimp (uncredited)

🎭

Vincent Navarra

D'Azzò the Shepherd (The Star Man) (uncredited)

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Where can I watch The Star Maker?

The Star Maker (1995) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Star Maker about?

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...

Who directed The Star Maker?

The Star Maker (1995) was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. The film is a Drama, Romance production with a runtime of 1h 53m, rated 7.1/10.

How long is The Star Maker?

The Star Maker runs 1h 53m (113 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.1/10 from 191 votes. Genre: Drama, Romance.

Is The Star Maker worth watching?

The Star Maker is rated 7.1/10 by 191 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and Romance fans.