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Scene from Star 80 (1983)
Scene Details
| Duration: 13 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: CelebTA |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 3 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 668x500 | Added: 2008-Jan-12 |
Actresses in this Scene
Mariel Hemingway
Birth Name: Mariel Hadley Hemingway
Birth Date: 1961-11-22
Birth Place: Mill Valley, California, U.S
Details
Alternate Names: Маріель Гемінґвей
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- Lipstick (1976) as Kathy McCormick
Most Important Roles:
- Manhattan (1979) as Tracy
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Beth Kramer
- Star 80 (1983) as Dorothy Stratten
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Lacy Warfield
- The Mean Season (1985) as Christine Connelly
- Four Play (2001) as Carly Matthews Portland
- Personal Best (1982) as Chris Cahill
- Delirious (1991) as Janet Dubois / Louise
- The Sex Monster (1999) as Laura Barnes
- Creator (1985) as Meli
Career Highlights:
- Manhattan (1979)
- Deconstructing Harry (1997)
- Star 80 (1983)
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
- The Mean Season (1985)
- Four Play (2001)
- Personal Best (1982)
- Delirious (1991)
- The Sex Monster (1999)
- Creator (1985)
Full Biography
Mariel Hemingway is an American actress and author, born on November 22, 1961.
About the Movie: Star 80 (1983)
Release Year: 1983
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Star 80 - Tod eines Playmates
Director: Bob Fosse
Writer: Bob Fosse, Teresa Carpenter
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Kenneth Utt, Wolfgang Glattes
Companies: The Ladd Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Flashback Film
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations
Similar:
- Gandhi (1982)
- Almost Famous (2000)
- Platoon (1986)
- JFK (1991)
- Planet of the Apes (1968)
Keywords
Keywords: aggressive, antagonistic, arrogant, biography, callous, cautionary, centerfold, condescending, demeaning, derisive, disturbed, fame, playboy, somber, vancouver, violent husband
Story
Paul Snider, a narcissistic hustler with dreams of grandeur, meets Dorothy Stratten while she's working at a Dairy Queen. He becomes infatuated with her and sees potential in her beauty to launch them both into fame. Under his guidance, Dorothy becomes the August 1979 Playboy Playmate and later the Playmate of the Year. Their relationship progresses until Paul begins to feel sidelined as Dorothy's acting career takes off and she mingles with more influential people like Hugh Hefner and director Aram Nicholas. Unable to carve out his own life without using Dorothy's name, which she becomes reluctant to provide, Paul's jealousy grows. The film follows their relationship trajectory until its tragic end.
Summary
Star 80 is a 1983 biographical drama directed by Bob Fosse, based on the true story of Dorothy Stratten and her husband, Paul Snider. The film explores themes of ambition, jealousy, fame, and the destructive power dynamics in relationships. It's a cautionary tale about the dark side of the American Dream, showcasing the ruthless nature of the entertainment industry.