The Star Maker
Seen it?1981 | 192 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 12 min.
Danny Youngblood is a famed Hollywood director with a reputation for modeling sexy starlets into superstar actresses, and then turning his discoveries into his wives, one after another. However, Danny meets his match when he zeroes in on his latest conquest, Margot Murray, who decides to turn the tables on him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 790 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lou Antonio
- Rock HudsonDanny Youngblood
- Suzanne PleshetteMargot Murray
- Melanie GriffithDawn Barnett Youngblood
- Jack ScaliaVince Martino
- Jeffrey TamborHarry Lanson
- April CloughHoney Potts
- Kristian AlfonsoKelly Blake
- Dan HamiltonSpiros Livadas
- Ed McMahonLou Parker
- Brenda VaccaroDolores Baker