Starmaker
Originally released in 1974. Starmaker is a feature film. directed by Peter Plummer. At just 37 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ray Davies, June Ritchie, and Dave Davies
Synopsis
In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain, egotistical rock star (played by Davies, naturally) who switches places with an “ordinary person” named Norman, working in Norman’s crappy job and living Norman’s crappy life to find inspiration for his next album. (Well, it’s a little more complicated than that…) Davies’ play reveled in breaking the fourth wall: cameras and microphones are visible throughout and the play’s author/star himself even ends up a member of the audience. Starmaker was a dry run for the themes of the Kinks’ 1975 album, The Kinks Present a Soap Opera.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starmaker about?
In Granada TV’s 1974’s Starmaker, head Kink Ray Davies proved once again that he’s not like everybody else, producing a rock opera for television that tells the story of an insufferable, vain...
Who directed Starmaker?
Starmaker was directed by Peter Plummer.
How long is Starmaker?
Starmaker has a runtime of 0 hours and 37 minutes (37 minutes total).
When was Starmaker released?
Starmaker was released on September 4, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starmaker?
The main cast of Starmaker includes Ray Davies, June Ritchie, Dave Davies, Anne Chapman, Richard Gough.