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Star 80

Star 80

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

19836.41h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Bob Fosse
Written by Bob Fosse, Teresa Carpenter
Produced by Kenneth Utt, Wolfgang Glattes
Box Office0Revenue: $6.5M

Top Cast

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

Dorothy Stratten

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Paul Snider

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Hugh Hefner

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Dorothy's Mum

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Aram Nicholas

David Clennon

David Clennon

Martin "Geb" Gebber

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Private Detective

L

Lisa Gordon

Eileen

Sidney Miller

Sidney Miller

Nightclub Owner

K

Keith Hefner

Photographer

Themes & Keywords

violent husbandbiographyplayboyfamevancouvercenterfolddisturbedaggressivesombercautionaryantagonisticarrogantcallouscondescendingdemeaningderisive

About Star 80

Star 80 is a drama film released in 1983 exploring themes of violent husband, biography, playboy, fame, vancouver, centerfold. Directed by Bob Fosse, it stars Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson. 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.

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