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A Star Is Born
“For anyone who has ever loved...”
6.0 / 10• 1976• 2h 20m•R• English
DramaMusicRomance
Storyline
Has-been singing idol John Norman Howard falls in love with young, up-and-coming songstress Esther Hoffman in Frank Pierson's version of the classic love story updated to the rock and roll era.
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.”
