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In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true... - The Star Maker
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Title: The Star Maker

Release Date: 21 Sep 1995

Runtime: 1h 53m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

Production Companies: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

Overview: The adventures and deceptions of a photographer who travels through small villages of 1950s Sicily pretending to work for the big film studios in Rome.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.074 (183 votes)

Cast

  • Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo): Sergio Castellitto
  • Beata: Tiziana Lodato
  • Brigadier Mastropaolo: Franco Scaldati
  • Mute: Leopoldo Trieste
  • Vito: Leo Gullotta
  • Anna's mother: Clelia Rondinella
  • Prince: Salvatore Billa
  • Princess: Jane Alexander
  • 1st Badalamenti: Tony Sperandeo
  • Grandpa Bordonaro: Tano Cimarosa
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