Star 80 (1983)

11/10/1983 (US) • 1h 43m

Drama

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Mariel Hemingway

Dorothy Stratten

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

Sidney Miller

Nightclub Owner


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$6,472,990.00

Keywords

violent husband

biography

playboy

fame

vancouver

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cautionary

antagonistic

arrogant

callous

condescending

demeaning

derisive

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