Star 80 (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Star 80 is a 1983 biographical drama directed by Bob Fosse, starring Eric Roberts, Mariel Hemingway and Carroll Baker. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $6.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 1984. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Bob Fosse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star 80 About?
The premise of Star 80 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Aspiring actress Dorothy Stratten’s rise to Playboy stardom is intertwined with her complicated relationship with her manager and husband, Paul Snider. As Dorothy pursues her acting dreams, Paul’s possessiveness and insecurities grow, fueled by jealousy and a desire for control. Their volatile dynamic leads to a tragic downward spiral, exposing the dark side of fame and the destructive nature of obsession. The film explores the pressures of Hollywood and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition.
Star 80 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- playboy bunny
- centerfold
- nude model
- female rear nudity
- playboy centerfold
- true crime
- female frontal nudity
- based on true story
- based on book
- murder
- rape
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- looking at oneself in a mirror while wearing underwear
- female stockinged legs
- jealous husband
- domestic violence
- naked dead woman
- playboy club
- crying
- murder of a nude woman
- shotgun
- hugh hefner character
- dying young
- hollywood california
- year 1978
- hustler
- reference to dairy queen
- sex scenes
- bondage bench
- sex bench
- murderous jealousy
- obsession
- british columbia canada
- canada
- model
- actress
- husband
- wife
- obsessive
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- exercise
- polaroid
- reference to telly savalas
- reference to rod stewart
- reference to linda ronstadt
- reference to boz skaggs
- reference to the shriners international
- tv guide
- written by director
- young
Star 80 Cast
Eric Roberts leads the cast, with Mariel Hemingway and Carroll Baker. Directed by Bob Fosse; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Fosse
Also Starring in Star 80
· 6 moreMore from Bob Fosse
More films directed by Bob Fosse, best-rated first: Cabaret, All That Jazz, Lenny and Sweet Charity.
Star 80 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Star 80 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.4
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Star 80 Plot Summary
What happens in Star 80 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1978, in the vibrant city of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, local hustler and promoter Paul Snider (Eric Roberts) finds himself captivated by his reflection in a mirror as he rehearses his self-introduction. Known for leveraging his charm at local nightclubs and exploiting women, his relentless ambition and narcissism make him a memorable figure. One fateful evening, while at a Dairy Queen, Paul becomes infatuated with an 18-year-old clerk named Dorothy Stratten (Mariel Hemingway). Their romantic relationship blossoms, and after a few dates, Paul meets Dorothy’s family on the night of her senior prom. Tensions rise as both her brother, George, and her mother (Carroll Baker) warmthlessly receive him, though he manages to win over the youngest sibling, Eileen (Lisa Gordon).
Full summary
The whole story of Star 80, scene by scene
Star 80 Box Office
Star 80 grossed $6.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.5M
- US & Canada
- $6.5M
Star 80 Awards & Nominations
Star 80 earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 1984.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1984 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama – Eric Roberts
Star 80 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip "Star 80" (1983 - Bob Fosse)
How Well Do You Know Star 80?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What city is the primary setting for the movie Star 80?
Cars in Star 80
13 cars on screen, including the 1974 Ford Pinto and the 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL R107.
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1978 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine Minor role
Star 80 Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Star 80 - Tod eines Playmates” and “Γυμνό Μοντέλο”.
- Also known as
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- Star 80 - Tod eines Playmates
- Γυμνό Μοντέλο
- Bob Fosse's Star 80
- Egy aktmodell halála
- סטאר 80
- Звезда Плейбоя
- Звезда 80
- 兔女郎謀殺案
- Зірка 80
- 스타 80
- 八零年代之星, ვარსკვლავი 80
- Star 80 - A Tragédia
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Movies Like Star 80
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story, Starlet! and Stardom.
Star 80 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Star 80, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star 80?
Star 80 runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Star 80 released?
Star 80 was released on November 10, 1983.
Who directed Star 80?
Star 80 was directed by Bob Fosse.
More films by Bob Fosse Who is in the cast of Star 80?
Star 80 stars Eric Roberts, Mariel Hemingway and Carroll Baker, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Star 80 make at the box office?
Star 80 grossed $6.5 million worldwide.
How is Star 80 rated?
Star 80 has 6.8/10 on IMDb and 63 on Metacritic.
Was Star 80 nominated for any awards?
Star 80 received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Star 80 have a post-credit scene?
No. Star 80 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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