Fresh
The movie is not as special as Cinema Paradiso, but in its own way it is enchanted, too. Mother of God, what faces.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Star Maker
In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...
1995 · 1h 53m · R
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Overview
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 and cast
- Giuseppe Tornatore Director
- Sergio Castellitto as Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
- Tiziana Lodato as Beata
- Franco Scaldati as Brigadier Mastropaolo
- Leopoldo Trieste as Mute
- Leo Gullotta as Vito
- Clelia Rondinella as Anna's mother
- Salvatore Billa as Prince
- Jane Alexander as Princess
- Tony Sperandeo as 1st Badalamenti
- Tano Cimarosa Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
75%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The central story, belatedly introduced, may prove rudely downbeat for viewers who lapped up Paradiso's sentiment.
Mike Clark, USA Today
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