The Star Maker (1997)

  • 15+
  • 09/19/1997 (CZ)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 53m

In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...

Overview

In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.

Giuseppe Tornatore

Director, Story, Screenplay

Fabio Rinaudo

Screenplay

Cast

Sergio Castellitto's headshot

Sergio Castellitto

Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato's headshot

Tiziana Lodato

Beata
Franco Scaldati's headshot

Franco Scaldati

Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste's headshot

Leopoldo Trieste

Mute
Leo Gullotta's headshot

Leo Gullotta

Vito
Clelia Rondinella's headshot

Clelia Rondinella

Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa's headshot

Salvatore Billa

Prince
Jane Alexander's headshot

Jane Alexander

Princess

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