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A Star Is Born (1976)

15 139 min  -  Drama | Musical | Romance  -   17 December 1976 (USA)
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A has-been rock star falls in love with a young, up-and-coming songstress.

Director:

Frank Pierson

Writers:

William A. Wellman (1937 story), Robert Carson (1937 story), and 6 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barbra Streisand ...
Kris Kristofferson ...
Gary Busey ...
Bobbie Ritchie
Oliver Clark Oliver Clark ...
Gary Danziger
Venetta Fields Venetta Fields ...
One of the Oreos
Clydie King Clydie King ...
One of the Oreos
Marta Heflin Marta Heflin ...
Quentin
M.G. Kelly M.G. Kelly ...
Bebe Jesus
Sally Kirkland ...
Photographer
Joanne Linville Joanne Linville ...
Freddie
Uncle Rudy Uncle Rudy ...
Mo
Paul Mazursky ...
Brian
Stephen Bruton Stephen Bruton ...
Speedway
Sammy Lee Creason Sammy Lee Creason ...
Speedway (as Sam Creason)
Cleve Dupin Cleve Dupin ...
Speedway
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Storyline

Talented rock star John Norman Howard has seen his career begin to decline. Too many years of concerts and managers and life on the road have made him cynical and the monotony has taken its toll. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman. As one of his songs in the movie says "I'm gonna take you girl, I'm gonna show you how." And he does. He shows Esther the way to stardom while forsaking his own career. As they fall in love, her success only makes his decline even more apparent. Written by A. Lloyd Adams [aadams@airmail.net]  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Star | Rock Star | Love | Singer | Song  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Musical | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Nace una estrella See more »

Filming Locations:

Downtown, Tucson, Arizona, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$72,000,000 (Worldwide) (2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Kris Kristofferson almost didn't get the role due to a conflict over publishing rights. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the first breakfast of John and Esther, the layout of hands and dishes changes several times between shots. See more »

Crazy Credits

Ms. Streisand's clothes from ... Her Closet. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "RuPaul's Drag Race: Once Upon a Queen (#2.7)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"LOST INSIDE OF YOU"
Music & Lyrics by Leon Russell & Barbra Streisand See more »