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The Star Maker

Original title: L'uomo delle stelle

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

★ 7.0 TMDB Rating · 196 votes

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.

Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Release date
Sep 21, 1995
Original language
Italian
Origin
Italy

Cast of The Star Maker

  • Portrait of Sergio Castellitto

    Sergio Castellitto

    Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)

  • Portrait of Tiziana Lodato

    Tiziana Lodato

    Beata

  • Portrait of Franco Scaldati

    Franco Scaldati

    Brigadier Mastropaolo

  • Portrait of Leopoldo Trieste

    Leopoldo Trieste

    Mute

  • Portrait of Leo Gullotta

    Leo Gullotta

    Vito

  • Portrait of Clelia Rondinella

    Clelia Rondinella

    Anna's mother

  • Portrait of Salvatore Billa

    Salvatore Billa

    Prince

  • Portrait of Jane Alexander

    Jane Alexander

    Princess

  • Portrait of Tony Sperandeo

    Tony Sperandeo

    1st Badalamenti

  • Portrait of Tano Cimarosa

    Tano Cimarosa

    Grandpa Bordonaro

  • Portrait of Nicola Di Pinto

    Nicola Di Pinto

    Communal Functionary

  • Portrait of Domenico Gennaro

    Domenico Gennaro

    1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)

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