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Star 80 (1983)
Release Year: 1983
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Star 80 - Tod eines Playmates
Director: Bob Fosse
Writer: Bob Fosse, Teresa Carpenter
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: The Ladd Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Flashback Film
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: aggressive, antagonistic, arrogant, biography, callous, cautionary, centerfold, condescending, demeaning, derisive, disturbed, fame, playboy, somber, vancouver, violent husband
Story
Paul Snider, a narcissistic hustler with dreams of grandeur, meets Dorothy Stratten while she's working at a Dairy Queen. He becomes infatuated with her and sees potential in her beauty to launch them both into fame. Under his guidance, Dorothy becomes the August 1979 Playboy Playmate and later the Playmate of the Year. Their relationship progresses until Paul begins to feel sidelined as Dorothy's acting career takes off and she mingles with more influential people like Hugh Hefner and director Aram Nicholas. Unable to carve out his own life without using Dorothy's name, which she becomes reluctant to provide, Paul's jealousy grows. The film follows their relationship trajectory until its tragic end.
Summary
Star 80 is a 1983 biographical drama directed by Bob Fosse, based on the true story of Dorothy Stratten and her husband, Paul Snider. The film explores themes of ambition, jealousy, fame, and the destructive power dynamics in relationships. It's a cautionary tale about the dark side of the American Dream, showcasing the ruthless nature of the entertainment industry.
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