A Star Is Born(1976)
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Overview
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Director
Frank Pierson
Studio
Barwood Films
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$80M
Cast
Barbra Streisand
as Esther Hoffman
Kris Kristofferson
as John Norman Howard
Gary Busey
as Bobbie Ritchie
Oliver Clark
as Gary Danziger
Venetta Fields
as The Oreos
Clydie King
as The Oreos
Marta Heflin
as Quentin
M.G. Kelly
as Bebe Jesus
Sally Kirkland
as Photographer
Joanne Linville
as Freddie
Uncle Rudy
as Mo
Paul Mazursky
as Brian Wexler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$80M
Production Companies
Barwood Films • Warner Bros. Pictures • First Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Star Is Born?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Star Is Born (1976).
What is A Star Is Born about?▼
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Who directed A Star Is Born?▼
A Star Is Born was directed by Frank Pierson and released in 1976. It is a drama, music, romance film.
How long is A Star Is Born?▼
A Star Is Born has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
Who stars in A Star Is Born?▼
The cast of A Star Is Born includes Barbra Streisand as Esther Hoffman, Kris Kristofferson as John Norman Howard, Gary Busey as Bobbie Ritchie, Oliver Clark as Gary Danziger, Venetta Fields as The Oreos and more.
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