Star 80
“The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.”
1983•R•1h 43m•6.4•Released
Drama
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
Writer
Bob Fosse
Revenue
$6M
Languages
English
Studio
The Ladd Company
Cast
Mariel Hemingway
Dorothy Stratten
Eric Roberts
Paul Snider
Cliff Robertson
Hugh Hefner
Carroll Baker
Dorothy's Mum
Roger Rees
Aram Nicholas
David Clennon
Martin "Geb" Gebber
Josh Mostel
Private Detective
Lisa Gordon
Eileen
Sidney Miller
Nightclub Owner
Keith Hefner
Photographer
Tina Willson
Bobo Weller
Shelly Ingram
Betty
Sheila Anderson
Exotic Dancer
Cis Rundle
Meg Davis
Kathryn Witt
Robin
Production
Company
The Ladd Company
Producer
Kenneth Utt
Producer
Wolfgang Glattes
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