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In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...
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.
Italian Period DramaDeception & FraudSmall Town LifePost-War SicilyDreams & AspirationsHuman FrailtySocial SatireMelancholy ToneCharacter-Driven
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Is The Star Maker worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3).
Is The Star Maker good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is The Star Maker plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Star Maker in English?
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No, it was made in Italian.
What tropes does The Star Maker use?
Cock-a-Doodle DawnShameful StripThe Voiceless*Click* HelloDistant FinaleEpic Tracking ShotBad "Bad Acting"Call-BackLetting Her Hair DownFeet-First IntroductionBait-and-SwitchThe Barnumand 15 more
TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Cock-a-Doodle Dawn, Shameful Strip, and The Voiceless.