Sergio Castellitto
Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
1995•1h 53m•Released•IT
The Star Maker
“In the golden age of cinema, everyone dreams of becoming a star. One man promises to make all their dreams come true...”
Overview
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 21, 1995
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
196
Budget
Not available
Revenue
$371,674
Status
Released
Popularity
2.7
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Tiziana Lodato
Beata
Franco Scaldati
Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste
Mute
Leo Gullotta
Vito
Clelia Rondinella
Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa
Prince
Jane Alexander
Princess
Tony Sperandeo
1st Badalamenti
Tano Cimarosa
Grandpa Bordonaro
Nicola Di Pinto
Communal Functionary
Domenico Gennaro
1st Mafioso (as Mimmo Gennaro)
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