A Star Is Born (1976)
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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.
Director: Frank Pierson
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: December 17, 1976
Cast
- Barbra Streisand - Esther Hoffman
- Kris Kristofferson - John Norman Howard
- Gary Busey - Bobbie Ritchie
- Oliver Clark - Gary Danziger
- Venetta Fields - The Oreos
- Clydie King - The Oreos
- Marta Heflin - Quentin
- M.G. Kelly - Bebe Jesus
- Sally Kirkland - Photographer
- Joanne Linville - Freddie
Screenplay
- Robert Carson (Story)
- Joan Didion (Screenplay)
- Frank Pierson (Screenplay)
- John Gregory Dunne (Screenplay)
- William A. Wellman (Story)
Music: Roger Kellaway
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Editing: Peter Zinner
Production: Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $80M
Original Language: en
Themes
Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning
Keywords
rock star, romance, fame
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Star Is Born about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born was directed by Frank Pierson.
- Who stars in A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born stars Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark, Venetta Fields, Clydie King.
- How long is A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born had a budget of $6M.
- How much did A Star Is Born gross?
- A Star Is Born grossed $80M worldwide.
- Where was A Star Is Born produced?
- A Star Is Born was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Star Is Born?
- The themes of A Star Is Born include: Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.