A Star Is Born (1976)
A Star Is Born is a 1976 drama movie directed by Frank Pierson, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson and Gary Busey.
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.
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What is A Star Is Born about?
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.
When was A Star Is Born released?
A Star Is Born was released on 17 December 1976.
How long is A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born runs 2h 20m.
Who made A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born was directed by Frank Pierson.
Where can I watch A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand and YouTube.
Where to watch A Star Is Born
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
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Cast
- Barbra Streisand as Esther Hoffman
- Kris Kristofferson as John Norman Howard
- Gary Busey as Bobbie Ritchie
- Oliver Clark as Gary Danziger
- Venetta Fields as The Oreos
- Clydie King as The Oreos
- Marta Heflin as Quentin
- M.G. Kelly as Bebe Jesus
- Sally Kirkland as Photographer
- Joanne Linville as Freddie
- Uncle Rudy as Mo
- Paul Mazursky as Brian Wexler