The Star Maker

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.

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Release date

21 Sept 1995

Runtime

1 h 53 min

• TMDB 7.0

Genres

• Drama
• Romance

Director

Giuseppe Tornatore

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Countries

• IT

Cast

Sergio Castellittoas Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)Tiziana Lodatoas BeataFranco Scaldatias Brigadier MastropaoloLeopoldo Triesteas MuteLeo Gullottaas VitoClelia Rondinellaas Anna's motherSalvatore Billaas PrinceJane Alexanderas PrincessTony Sperandeoas 1st BadalamentiTano Cimarosaas Grandpa Bordonaro

Writers

FRFabio RinaudoGiuseppe Tornatore

Composer

Ennio Morricone

Cinematography

Dante Spinotti

Studios

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

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