Star! (1968): Cast & Plot
Star! is a 1968 romantic drama directed by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews as Gertrude Lawrence, Bruce Forsyth and Ian Abercrombie. It runs 2 hours 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 56m (176 min)
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Robert Wise Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star! About?
The premise of Star! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Happiness is a girl called Julie! Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.
Star! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wise and andrews
- wise and crenna
- noel coward character
- alexander woolcott chaacter
- reference to fred astaire
- gertrude lawrence character
- exclamation point in title
- jack buchanan character
- punctuation in title
- one word title
- stage
- singing
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- vaudeville
- fame
- actress
- cape cod massachusetts
- 70mm film
- song
- singer
- theater production
- manhattan new york city
- drinking
- 1930s
- bankruptcy
- civil court
- unpaid bill
- mansion
- rehearsal
- costume ball
- wall street manhattan new york city
- statue of liberty new york city
- theater critic
- 1920s
- double decker bus
- runway model
- fashion show
- alcoholic
- divorce
- 1910s
- pregnancy
- audition
- musical review
- theater
- music hall
- voice over narration
- stock footage
- orchestra
- tension
- price of fame
- performer
Star! Cast & Characters
Julie Andrews leads the cast as Gertrude Lawrence, with Bruce Forsyth as Arthur Lawrence and Ian Abercrombie as Man in Brixton Music Hall (uncredited). Directed by Robert Wise; 40 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Wise
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Julie Andrews as Gertrude Lawrence - Bruce Forsyth as Arthur Lawrence
- Ian Abercrombie as Man in Brixton Music Hall (uncredited)
- Alan Oppenheimer as Andre Charlot
Also Starring in Star!
· 36 more- Daniel Massey Noël Coward
- Jenny Agutter Pamela Roper (uncredited)
- John Collin Jack Roper
- Garrett Lewis Jack Buchanan
- Michael Craig Sir Anthony Spencer
- Richard Crenna Richard Aldrich
- J. Pat O'Malley Dan
- Leon Alton Party Guest (uncredited)
- Robert Reed Charles Fraser
- John Barrett Speaker at Hyde Park (uncredited)
- Beryl Reid Rose
- Don Ames Party Guest (uncredited)
- Roy Beck Boy on Bike (uncredited)
- Richard Karlan David Holtzmann
- Harvey Jason Bert
- Anthony Eisley Ben Mitchell
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- Conrad Bain Second Salesman at Cartier's (uncredited)
- Richard Angarola Cesare (uncredited)
- Seymour Green Divorce Judge (uncredited)
- James Beck Drunken Sailor (uncredited)
- Harold Ayer Man at Adelphi Theatre (uncredited)
- Cathleen Cordell Vendeuse (uncredited)
- John Barclay Elderly Tragedian (uncredited)
- Jock Livingston Alexander Woollcott
- Philip Bailey Singing Soldier (uncredited)
- Michael Danvers-Walker Lt. Martindale
- Mathilda Calnan Dorothy
- Geoffrey Steele Englishman at Noel's Party (uncredited)
- Roger Arroyo Little Person (uncredited)
- Linda Barrett Bundles for Britain Woman (uncredited)
- Kathy Allen Fox Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Lionel Ames Roman Officer (uncredited)
- Peter Ashton Harry (uncredited)
- Lynley Laurence Billie Carleton
- Peter Church Narrator (voice)
- Kenneth Adams Reporter (uncredited)
More from Robert Wise
More films directed by Robert Wise, best-rated first: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Sound of Music, The Haunting and The Body Snatcher.
Star! Plot Summary
What happens in Star! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1940, Gertrude “Gertie” Lawrence [Julie Andrews] is in a screening room watching a documentary about her life, and the film cuts back to Clapham in 1915, when she leaves home to join her vaudevillian father in a dilapidated Brixton music hall. From there, she makes her way to the chorus of André Charlot’s West End revue, where a chance encounter with childhood friend Noël Coward [Daniel Massey] sets the stage for a remarkable rise.
Full summary
The whole story of Star!, scene by scene
Star! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Star!.
How Well Do You Know Star!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays Gertrude "Gertie" Lawrence in the film?
Cars in Star!
16 cars on screen, including the 1920 AEC K-Type and the 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II.
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1920 AEC K-Type Important role -
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Important role -
1937 Lincoln K Minor role -
1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p. Minor role
Star! Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Un giorno... di prima mattina” and “Steaua!”.
- Also known as
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- Un giorno... di prima mattina
- Steaua!
- A Estrela
- ¡La estrella!
- Звезда
- 星星星
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Star! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Star!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star!?
Star! runs 2 hours 56 minutes (176 minutes).
When was Star! released?
Star! was released on July 18, 1968.
Who directed Star!?
Star! was directed by Robert Wise.
More films by Robert Wise Who is in the cast of Star!?
Star! stars Julie Andrews as Gertrude Lawrence, Bruce Forsyth as Arthur Lawrence and Ian Abercrombie as Man in Brixton Music Hall (uncredited), among 40 credited actors.
Does Star! have a post-credit scene?
No. Star! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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