The Star Maker

In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...

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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.

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Creators

Giuseppe Tornatore

director

Giuseppe Tornatore

writer

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Fabio Rinaudo

writer

Cast

Sergio Castellitto actor

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Tiziana Lodato actor

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Franco Scaldati actor

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Leopoldo Trieste actor Leo Gullotta actor

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Clelia Rondinella actor

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Salvatore Billa actor Jane Alexander actor

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Tony Sperandeo actor Tano Cimarosa actor

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Nicola Di Pinto actor

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Domenico Gennaro actor Luigi Maria Burruano actor Antonella Attili actor

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Costantino Carrozza actor

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Carmelo Di Mazzarelli actor Domenico Dolce actor Stefano Gabbana actor

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Maria Rosa Parrelo actor

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Rita Lia actor