Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.

Barbra Streisand
as Esther Hoffman

Kris Kristofferson
as John Norman Howard

Gary Busey
as Bobbie Ritchie

Oliver Clark
as Gary Danziger

Venetta Fields
as The Oreos

Clydie King
as The Oreos

Marta Heflin
as Quentin

M.G. Kelly
as Bebe Jesus

Sally Kirkland
as Photographer

Joanne Linville
as Freddie
Wuchak
_**Well done 70’s rock lifestyle film, but needs better songs**_ A big time rock star is self-destructing on the lifestyle (Kris Kristofferson) when he inadvertently meets a talented smalltime singer (Barbra Streisand) and becomes her “golden connection” to stardom. Gary Busey is on hand as the f...
CinemaSerf
If you are a fan of Barbra Streisand then you will enjoy this third iteration of the classic rags-to-riches story. In this version, Kris Kristofferson is the coke-fuelled rock star whose career seems to be very much on the wain after a series of bad reviews and bad behaviour... One night he stumbles...