The Star Maker
L'uomo delle stelle
1995, Film, 113 min, Drama, Romance, Italian, Italy, MoviePedia score 69
In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...
In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
Cast
- Sergio Castellitto as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
- Tiziana Lodato as Beata
- Franco Scaldati as Brigadiere Mastropaolo
- Leopoldo Trieste as Mute
- Clelia Rondinella as Anna's mother
- Tano Cimarosa as Grandpa Bordonaro
- Nicola Di Pinto as Communal Functionary
- Costantino Carrozza as The Collector
- Jane Alexander as Princess
- Tony Sperandeo as 1st Baldalamenti
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