The Star Maker

Original title: L'uomo delle stelle

In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...

• Drama
• Romance

In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.

Director

Giuseppe Tornatore

Released

21 September 1995

Studio

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

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