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A Star Is Born
“For anyone who has ever loved...”
6.0 / 10• 1976• 2h 20m•R• English
DramaMusicRomance
Storyline
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Cast & Crew
Barbra Streisand
Esther Hoffman
Lead
Kris Kristofferson
John Norman Howard
Gary Busey
Bobbie Ritchie
OC
Oliver Clark
Gary Danziger
Venetta Fields
The Oreos
Clydie King
The Oreos
Marta Heflin
Quentin
MK
M.G. Kelly
Bebe Jesus
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Pierson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Star Is Born is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
