Star Time (1992): Cast & Plot
Star Time is a 1992 mystery horror film directed by Alexander Cassini, starring Michael St. Gerard as Henry Pinkle, John P. Ryan and Maureen Teefy. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Alexander Cassini
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star Time About?
The premise of Star Time without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A deranged serial killer begins stalking Hollywood after his favorite TV show is abruptly canceled, driving Henry Pinkle to the brink of suicide. In his darkest moment he encounters Sam Bones, a cryptic agent who offers him the promise of happiness and fame—on the condition that he obeys the agent’s chilling instructions.
Star Time Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murdered with an axe
- murder spree
- masked murderer
- bloody hand
- bloodstain
- cancelled television show
- showering
- talking to a television
- television addict
- television host
- tv show
- masked killer
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- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- watching tv
- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- slasher horror
- temptation
- agent
- baby mask
- mask
- suicidal
- death
- murder
- evil
- deal with the devil
- delusional man
- fame
- fame seeking
- fame seeker
- suicide attempt
- ambulance
- learning the truth
- bloody face
- masturbation reference
- homemade sex doll
- sex doll
- mental illness
- minimal cast
- secret mission
- slasher
- imagination
- fight
- psychopath as protagonist
- satire
- revenge
- hiding under a table
Star Time Cast & Characters
Michael St. Gerard leads the cast as Henry Pinkle, with John P. Ryan as Sam Bones and Maureen Teefy as Wendy / Seductive Television Voice Over (voice). Directed by Alexander Cassini; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alexander Cassini
- Michael St. Gerard as Henry Pinkle
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John P. Ryan as Sam Bones - Maureen Teefy as Wendy / Seductive Television Voice Over (voice)
- Nancy Kaufman as Dead Julie
Also Starring in Star Time
· 23 more- Jon Provost Paramedic #2
- Thomas Newman Night Watchman
- Sandra Lee Interviewed Girl
- Maria Diaz Voice Over (voice)
- Lisa Malkiewicz Donut Commercial Girl #2
- John-Emmanuel Gartmann Newscast Extra
- Donald Paul Pemrick Anchorman
- Robert Resnick Newscaster #2
- Rory J. Aylward Dead Person #2 at Dinner Table
- Judy Carmen Voice Over (voice)
- Dana Dantine Newscaster #1
- Duncan Roulend Newscaster in the Editing Room
- Angel Santana Newscaster #3
- Renza Mizbani Anchorman
- Andy Hart Interviewed Boy
- Imogene Grant Newscast Extra
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- Kathy Andrews Final Anchorwoman
- Simone Fievez Game Show Hostess
- Paul Kaufman Dead Person #1 at Dinner Table
- Chuck Hart Dead Person #3 at Dinner Table
- Maggie Schmidt Woman in House
- Larry Goodhue Paramedic #1
- Terry Mitchell Donut Commercial Girl #1
More from Alexander Cassini
More films directed by Alexander Cassini: The Incredible Genie and The Great Performance.
Star Time Plot Summary
What happens in Star Time from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Los Angeles outcast Henry Pinkle [Michael St. Gerard] is obsessed with television, and his world spirals when his favorite sitcom, The Robertson Family, is canceled. Planning to end his life by jumping from a bridge, he is approached by the mysterious Sam Bones [John P. Ryan], an elderly man who offers to jump with him before eventually talking him out of the act. Later, Sam inexplicably appears in Henry’s living room, and tells him he will no longer be alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Star Time, scene by scene
Star Time Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Star Time.
How Well Do You Know Star Time?
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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Who portrays the outcast Henry Pinkle?
Cars in Star Time
10 cars on screen, including the 1988 Cadillac Brougham and the Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1988 Cadillac Brougham Minor role -
Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1985 Chevrolet Astro Background role -
1967 Chevrolet C-Series Background role
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Movies Like Star Time
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Crimetime, Hollywood Kills and Starry Eyes.
Star Time FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Star Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star Time?
Star Time runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Star Time released?
Star Time was released on January 20, 1992.
Who directed Star Time?
Star Time was directed by Alexander Cassini.
More films by Alexander Cassini Who is in the cast of Star Time?
Star Time stars Michael St. Gerard as Henry Pinkle, John P. Ryan as Sam Bones and Maureen Teefy as Wendy / Seductive Television Voice Over (voice), among 27 credited actors.
Does Star Time have a post-credit scene?
No. Star Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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