Stardust (1973): Cast & Plot
Stardust is a 1973 music comedy starring Alberto Sordi as Mimmo Adami, Monica Vitti and John Phillip Law. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stardust About?
The premise of Stardust without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a troupe of American soldiers passes through a small town, they seek a Broadway‑style entertainment, prompting two local professional dancers to showcase their talent. The dancers meet the soldiers’ expectations, delivering a dazzling performance, but as the troops must march northward, the fleeting triumph ends abruptly and sorrowfully.
Stardust Cast & Characters
Alberto Sordi leads the cast as Mimmo Adami, with Monica Vitti as Dea Dani and John Phillip Law as John.
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Alberto Sordi as Mimmo Adami -
Monica Vitti as Dea Dani -
John Phillip Law as John - Franca Scagnetti as Sorella di Ciccio
Also Starring in Stardust
· 10 more- Luigi Antonio Guerra
- Lorenzo Piani
- Alfredo Adami Impresario Cecioni
- Franco Angrisano Federale / Fascist Party Secretary
- Dino Curcio Copostazione
- Franco Magno Professore
- Carlo Dapporto Themselves
- Edoardo Faieta Ciccio Caracioni
- Vanda Osiris Themselves
- Silvana Zalfatti Cristina
Stardust Plot Summary
What happens in Stardust from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the evening of the Kennedy assassination, Jim MacLaine stops by his friend Mike Menary at the funfair where Mike works, and the conversation quickly pivots from shock to opportunity. Jim reveals that he’s joined a touring rock group called the Stray Cats, and he asks Mike to come along as their road manager, convinced that if the band breaks through, Mike could help them make millions. Mike proves to be a sharp operator, arranging a better van, better accommodations, and even a recording session for the group. Privately, Mike tells Jim that the band’s trajectory depends on one hard choice: the arrogant singer/ guitarist Johnny must go in order for the group to truly succeed.
Full summary
The whole story of Stardust, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Stardust?
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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What is the name of the touring rock group that Jim MacLaine joins?
Cars in Stardust
18 cars on screen, including the 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1963 Daimler Majestic Major Hearse.
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1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Minor role -
1963 Daimler Majestic Major Hearse Minor role -
1968 Daimler Limousine Minor role -
John Deere 717 Minor role
Stardust Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Polvo de estrellas” and “Star dust”.
- Also known as
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- Polvo de estrellas
- Star dust
- Esa rubia es mia
- 星尘
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Stardust FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Stardust, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stardust?
Stardust runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was Stardust released?
Stardust was released on November 15, 1973.
Who is in the cast of Stardust?
Stardust stars Alberto Sordi as Mimmo Adami, Monica Vitti as Dea Dani and John Phillip Law as John, among 14 credited actors.
Does Stardust have a post-credit scene?
No. Stardust has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Stardust in?
The original language of Stardust is Italian.
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