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The Star Maker

The Star Maker

In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...

1995•1h 53m•

★7.1(192 ratings)

DramaRomance

Overview

In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.

Director

Giuseppe Tornatore

Writers

Giuseppe Tornatore, Fabio Rinaudo

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Main Cast

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)

Tiziana Lodato

Tiziana Lodato

Beata

Franco Scaldati

Franco Scaldati

Brigadier Mastropaolo

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Mute

Leo Gullotta

Leo Gullotta

Vito

Clelia Rondinella

Clelia Rondinella

Anna's mother

Salvatore Billa

Salvatore Billa

Prince

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Princess

Tony Sperandeo

Tony Sperandeo

1st Badalamenti

Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

Grandpa Bordonaro

Nicola Di Pinto

Nicola Di Pinto

Communal Functionary

Domenico Gennaro

Domenico Gennaro

1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Second Assistant Director: Umberto Riccioni Carteni
Second Assistant Director: Francesco Ascione
Script Supervisor: Stella D'Onofrio
First Assistant Director: Marco Guidone

Writing

Screenplay: Giuseppe Tornatore
Screenplay: Fabio Rinaudo
Story: Giuseppe Tornatore

Production

Producer: Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer: Rita Rusić
Executive Producer: Mario Cotone
Administration: Franco Fantini
Production Secretary: Marco Albertini
Production Manager: Attilio Viti

Music & Sound

Boom Operator: Giulio Viggiani
Sound Mixer: Alberto Doni
Sound: Massimo Loffredi
Sound Mixer: Tonino Anastasi
Original Music Composer: Ennio Morricone

Cinematography

Second Assistant Camera: Simon Iorio
Key Grip: Sandro Bolli
Still Photographer: Alessia Bulgari
Steadicam Operator: Giovanni Gebbia
First Assistant Camera: Stefano Falivene
First Assistant Camera: Adriano Giannini

Editing

Assistant Editor: Mario D'Ambrosio
Assistant Editor: Pamela Quaglia
Editor: Massimo Quaglia

Art Direction

Production Design: Francesco Bronzi
Assistant Set Decoration: Salvatore Saito
Property Master: Claudio Stefani
Property Master: Luciano Magagnini
Set Decoration: Nello Giorgetti

Costume & Make-Up

Assistant Costume Designer: Raffaella Fantasia
Hair Department Head: Elisabetta De Leonardis
Makeup Artist: Simone Marazzi
Assistant Costume Designer: Luigi Bonanno
Makeup Department Head: Nilo Jacoponi
Costume Design: Beatrice Bordone

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true..."

#2

The original title is "L'uomo delle stelle" (IT).

#3

The film grossed $371.7K at the box office.

#4

The runtime is 113 minutes (1h 53m).

#5

The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.

#6

The screenplay was written by Giuseppe Tornatore and Fabio Rinaudo.

#7

The score was composed by Ennio Morricone.

#8

Cinematography was handled by Dante Spinotti.

#9

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 61 credited actors.

#10

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0114808.

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Rating

7.1/10

Good

192 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

L'uomo delle stelle

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

15+

Language:

Italiano

Country of Origin:

Italy

Revenue:

$371,674

Production Companies:

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica