The Star Maker (1995)
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 · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Writers: Fabio Rinaudo, Giuseppe Tornatore
Music by: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editor: Massimo Quaglia
Rated 7.1/10 by 195 viewers
Cast
Sergio Castellitto as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)Tiziana Lodato as BeataFranco Scaldati as Brigadier MastropaoloLeopoldo Trieste as MuteLeo Gullotta as VitoClelia Rondinella as Anna's motherSalvatore Billa as PrinceJane Alexander as PrincessTony Sperandeo as 1st BadalamentiTano Cimarosa as Grandpa BordonaroNicola Di Pinto as Communal FunctionaryDomenico Gennaro as 1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)More like this
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