Star 80

Star 80 (1983)

10/11/1983
Drama
1h 43m

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

Overview

Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.

  • Bob FosseDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $6,472,990

Keywords

  • violent husband
  • biography
  • playboy
  • fame
  • vancouver
  • centerfold
  • disturbed
  • aggressive
  • somber
  • cautionary
  • antagonistic
  • arrogant
  • callous
  • condescending
  • demeaning
  • derisive

Top Billed Cast

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

Dorothy Stratten

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Paul Snider

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Hugh Hefner

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Dorothy's Mum

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Aram Nicholas

David Clennon

David Clennon

Martin "Geb" Gebber

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Private Detective

Lisa Gordon

Eileen

Sidney Miller

Sidney Miller

Nightclub Owner

Keith Hefner

Photographer

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