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The Star Maker (1995)

The Star Maker

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1h 53m

September 7th, 1995

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Synopsis

In the sun-drenched landscapes of 1950s Sicily, Joe Moretti, a suave con artist, weaves dreams and illusions. Posing as a talent scout for the film industry, he travels from village to village, offering screen tests in exchange for money or favors, leaving a trail of shattered hopes in his wake.

Amidst this backdrop of deception, Joe encounters Beata, a young and innocent novitiate yearning for escape from her cloistered existence. Her dreams of a new life ignite a passion in Joe he never expected. As their forbidden romance blossoms, Joe is confronted with emotions he can't ignore—realizing too late the depth of his love for her.

Their fleeting happiness is abruptly shattered when Joe's deceitful empire crumbles, leading to his arrest. With dreams dashed and hearts broken, their story becomes a haunting melody of love and loss, echoing through the valleys of Sicily.

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13 wins and 15 nominations

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Cast

Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli
(Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadiere Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
Mute
Clelia Rondinella
Anna's Mother
Tano Cimarosa
Grandpa Bordonaro
Nicola Di Pinto
Communal Functionary
Costantino Carrozza
The Collector
Jane Alexander
Princess
Tony Sperandeo
1st Baldalamenti
Full cast & crew

Directors

Giuseppe Tornatore
Full cast & crew

Producers

Vittorio Cecchi Gori
producer
Mario Cotone
executive producer
Rita Rusic
producer
(as Rita Cecchi Gori)
Full cast & crew

Writers

Giuseppe Tornatore
story
Fabio Rinaudo
(screenplay) and
Giuseppe Tornatore
screenplay
Full cast & crew

Taglines

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

Keywords

nudity
male nudity
kiss
All Keywords

Country of Origin

Italy

Languages

Italian
Sicilian
Spanish

Release Dates

June 26th, 1997 (Argentina)
November 12th, 1996 (Argentina) (Mar del Plata Film Festival)
December 26th, 1996 (Australia)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

L'uomo delle stelle (original title)
Fabricante de estrellas (Argentina)
The Star Maker (Australia)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy
Matera, Basilicata, Italy
Poggioreale, Sicily, Italy (Ghost Town)
All Locations

Running Times

113 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby
Dolby SR

Aspect Ratios

2.35 : 1

Production Companies

RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana (in collaboration with)
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica (as C.G.G. Tiger Cin.ca)
Cecchi Gori (Italy)

Distribution Companies

Gativideo (Argentina)
Buena Vista International (Argentina)
Paris Vídeo (Brazil)
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Other Companies

Cine Audio Effects (sound effects and foley design)
Studio Lucherini Pignatelli (press agency)
Sciarlò (executive production)
All Other Companies

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