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For anyone who has ever loved... - A Star Is Born
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Title: A Star Is Born

Release Date: 17 Dec 1976

Runtime: 2h 19m

Genre: Drama, Music, Romance

Director: Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists

Production Companies: Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 6 (222 votes)

Cast

  • Esther Hoffman: Barbra Streisand
  • John Norman Howard: Kris Kristofferson
  • Bobbie Ritchie: Gary Busey
  • Gary Danziger: Oliver Clark
  • The Oreos: Venetta Fields
  • The Oreos: Clydie King
  • Quentin: Marta Heflin
  • Bebe Jesus: M.G. Kelly
  • Photographer: Sally Kirkland
  • Freddie: Joanne Linville
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