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17/12/1976 Drama, Music, Romance 2h 20m
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For anyone who has ever loved...

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.

  1. Frank Pierson

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Barbra Streisand

    Esther Hoffman

  2. Kris Kristofferson

    John Norman Howard

  3. Gary Busey

    Bobbie Ritchie

  4. Oliver Clark

    Gary Danziger

  5. Venetta Fields

    The Oreos

  6. Clydie King

    The Oreos

  7. Marta Heflin

    Quentin

  8. M.G. Kelly

    Bebe Jesus

  9. Sally Kirkland

    Photographer

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2020-12-19
_**Well done 70’s rock lifestyle film, but needs better songs**_

A big time rock star is self-destructing on the lifestyle (Kris Kristofferson) when he inadvertently meets a talented smalltime singer (Barbra Streisand) and becomes her “golden connection” to stardom. Gary Busey is on hand as the former’s manager.

"A Star is Born" (1976) is a drama/romance/musical focusing on the 70’s rock star lifestyle, which differentiates it from the two classic versions from 1937 and 1954. It’s similar to the later “The Rose” (1979), but I prefer this one. “Oh, God! You Devil”...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$6,000,000.00

Revenue
$80,000,000.00

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