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The Star Maker
🎬 Movie

The Star Maker

1981 · 192 min Drama TV Movie
⭐ 4.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Star Maker is an acquired taste at 4.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Danny Youngblood

Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette

Margot Murray

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Dawn Barnett Youngblood

Jack Scalia

Jack Scalia

Vince Martino

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Harry Lanson

April Clough

April Clough

Honey Potts

Kristian Alfonso

Kristian Alfonso

Kelly Blake

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Dan Hamilton

Spiros Livadas

Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon

Lou Parker

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Dolores Baker

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