The Star Maker

1995Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

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Released: September 21, 1995
Runtime: 1h 53m

About The Star Maker

Drama
Romance

Synopsis

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
Writers: Giuseppe Tornatore
Fabio Rinaudo
Original title: L'uomo delle stelle

Principal cast

In billing order

Sergio CastellittoJoe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana LodatoBeata
Franco ScaldatiBrigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo TriesteMute
Leo GullottaVito
Clelia RondinellaAnna's mother

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