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Star 80
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6.5Paul 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.
Released: 1983-11-10103 minDir: Bob FosseDramaBox office: $6.5M
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
Themes
- violent husband
- biography
- playboy
- fame
- vancouver
- centerfold
- disturbed
- aggressive
- somber
- cautionary
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- Duration
- 104
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- publication date
- 1984-03-17
- title
- Star 80
- review score
- 81%
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Categories
1980s biographical drama films1983 American films1983 drama films1983 English-language films1983 films1983 independent filmsAmerican biographical drama filmsAmerican crime drama filmsAmerican independent filmsAmerican psychological drama filmsBiographical films about modelsCultural depictions of Hugh HefnerEnglish-language biographical drama filmsEnglish-language independent filmsFilms about deathFilms about domestic violenceFilms about mother–daughter relationshipsFilms about murder–suicideFilms about necrophiliaFilms about PlayboyFilms about stalkingFilms based on newspaper and magazine articlesFilms directed by Bob FosseFilms scored by Ralph Burns