The Star Maker
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7.1In 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.
Released: 1995-09-21113 minDir: Giuseppe TornatoreDrama, Romance
Cast
- Sergio Castellitto as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
- Tiziana Lodato as Beata
- Franco Scaldati as Brigadier Mastropaolo
- Leopoldo Trieste as Mute
- Leo Gullotta as Vito
- Clelia Rondinella as Anna's mother
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Key dates
- Published
- 11 July 1996
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Participant in
- 8th European Film Awards
- Genre
- drama film
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Original language
- Italian
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Composer
- Ennio Morricone
- Producer
- Rita Rusić
- Cinematographer
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Categories
1995 films1995 Italian films1995 Italian-language films1995 romantic drama filmsFilms about fashion photographersFilms about filmmakingFilms directed by Giuseppe TornatoreFilms scored by Ennio MorriconeFilms set in SicilyFilms shot in MateraGrand Jury Prize (Venice Film Festival) winnersItalian romantic drama films