A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

For anyone who has ever loved...

6.0140 min
DramaMusicRomance

Overview

Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.

Movie Info

Release Date: 12/17/1976

Runtime: 140 min

Director: Frank Pierson

Writers: Joan Didion, Frank Pierson, William A. Wellman

Top Cast

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Esther Hoffman

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

John Norman Howard

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Bobbie Ritchie

Venetta Fields

Venetta Fields

The Oreos

Clydie King

Clydie King

The Oreos

Marta Heflin

Marta Heflin

Quentin

Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland

Photographer

Joanne Linville

Joanne Linville

Freddie

Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Brian Wexler

Stephen Bruton

Stephen Bruton

The Speedway

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