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.

Mariel Hemingway
as Dorothy Stratten

Eric Roberts
as Paul Snider

Cliff Robertson
as Hugh Hefner

Carroll Baker
as Dorothy's Mum

Roger Rees
as Aram Nicholas

David Clennon
as Martin "Geb" Gebber

Josh Mostel
as Private Detective

Lisa Gordon
as Eileen

Sidney Miller
as Nightclub Owner

Keith Hefner
as Photographer
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STAR 80 (1983) is arguably the least regarded of Bob Fosse's five outings as director. What you are about to read is going to come across as a condemnation of this film - it is not. It's just my analysis of a film that has some obvious weak points which Fosse was oblivious to. And let me clarify fu...