Star 80 poster
Screenplay Bob Fosse
Director Bob Fosse

Star 80

Drama1983

Tagline: The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

Release Date: 1983-11-10

Duration: 103 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Eric Roberts
    Paul Snider
  • Robert Picardo
    Interviewer
  • Cliff Robertson
    Hugh Hefner
  • Keenen Ivory Wayans
    Comic
  • Mariel Hemingway
    Dorothy Stratten
  • Stanley Kamel
    Nick
  • Carroll Baker
    Dorothy's Mum
  • Josh Mostel
    Private Detective
  • David Clennon
    Martin "Geb" Gebber
  • Roger Rees
    Aram Nicholas