Star 80

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.

Cast

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

as Dorothy Stratten

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

as Paul Snider

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

as Hugh Hefner

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

as Dorothy's Mum

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

as Aram Nicholas

David Clennon

David Clennon

as Martin "Geb" Gebber

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

as Private Detective

Lisa Gordon

Lisa Gordon

as Eileen

Sidney Miller

Sidney Miller

as Nightclub Owner

Keith Hefner

Keith Hefner

as Photographer

Reviews

adorablepanic

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...

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