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65% Critic Match
Star 80
“The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.”
6.5 / 10• 1983• 1h 43m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.
Cast & Crew
Mariel Hemingway
Dorothy Stratten
Lead
Eric Roberts
Paul Snider
Cliff Robertson
Hugh Hefner
Carroll Baker
Dorothy's Mum
Roger Rees
Aram Nicholas
David Clennon
Martin "Geb" Gebber
Josh Mostel
Private Detective
LG
Lisa Gordon
Eileen
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bob Fosse's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Star 80 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
