Star 80(1983)
“The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.”
Overview
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.
Director
Bob Fosse
Studio
The Ladd Company
Revenue
$6M
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
Tina Willson
as Bobo Weller
Shelly Ingram
as Betty
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
The Ladd Company
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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 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.
Who directed Star 80?▼
Star 80 was directed by Bob Fosse and released in 1983. It is a drama film.
How long is Star 80?▼
Star 80 has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Star 80?▼
The cast of Star 80 includes 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 and more.
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