The Star Maker (1995) ★ 7.01h53

Name: The Star Maker
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1995
Rating: 7.038
Cast: Sergio Castellitto, Tiziana Lodato, Franco Scaldati, Leopoldo Trieste, Leo Gullotta

Drama · Romance

Director Giuseppe Tornatore (7.6 avg)

Also directed Cinema Paradiso, The Best Offer, Malena, and 16 more

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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Cast

Sergio Castellitto
Tiziana Lodato
Franco Scaldati
Leopoldo Trieste
Leo Gullotta
Clelia Rondinella
Salvatore Billa

The Star Maker (1995) ★ 7.01h53

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