Star 80
6.4/10
Rating
103 min
Runtime
1983
Release Year
Bob Fosse
Director
Cast
Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, Roger Rees
Quick Synopsis
Paul Snider is a self-centered small-time hustler who believes he is skilled with women. His life takes a turn when he meets Dorothy Stratten, who works at a Dairy Queen. With Paul's encouragement, Dorothy becomes a Playboy Playmate and gains fame. However, as Dorothy starts to focus on an acting career, Paul becomes jealous and feels pushed aside as she attracts attention from more successful men.
Detailed Synopsis of Star 80
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.
