The Star Maker

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

1995 1h 53m IT

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 196

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
Mute
Leo Gullotta
Vito
Clelia Rondinella
Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa
Prince
Jane Alexander
Princess

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Writers: Giuseppe Tornatore, Fabio Rinaudo, Giuseppe Tornatore
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, shot by Dante Spinotti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Massimo Quaglia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Sergio Castellitto and Tiziana Lodato and Franco Scaldati carry the top of the cast.

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ERA

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

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114808 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Giuseppe Tornatore directs. Dante Spinotti behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Massimo Quaglia cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, shot by Dante Spinotti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Massimo Quaglia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sergio Castellitto and Tiziana Lodato and Franco Scaldati carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...".
7IMDB entry: tt0114808 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.