Star 80
"The price of stardom was more than she bargained for."
Originally released in 1983. Star 80 is a drama film. directed by Bob Fosse.
Starring Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, and Cliff Robertson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (133 votes)
Box Office
$6.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mariel Hemingway
as Dorothy Stratten
Eric Roberts
as Paul Snider
Cliff Robertson
as Hugh Hefner
Carroll Baker
as Dorothy's Mum
Roger Rees
as Aram Nicholas
David Clennon
as Martin "Geb" Gebber
Josh Mostel
as Private Detective
Lisa Gordon
as Eileen
Sidney Miller
as Nightclub Owner
Keith Hefner
as Photographer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,472,990
Production Companies
- The Ladd Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star 80 about?
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 D...
Who directed Star 80?
Star 80 was directed by Bob Fosse.
How long is Star 80?
Star 80 has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Star 80 released?
Star 80 was released on November 10, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Star 80?
The main cast of Star 80 includes Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, Roger Rees.
Is Star 80 worth watching?
Star 80 has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 133 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.