A Star Is Born
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Originally released in 1976. A Star Is Born is a drama/music film. directed by Frank Pierson. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, and Gary Busey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (234 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$80M
13.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $80,000,000
Production Companies
- Barwood Films
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- First Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born was directed by Frank Pierson.
How long is A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was A Star Is Born released?
A Star Is Born was released on December 17, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Star Is Born?
The main cast of A Star Is Born includes Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark, Venetta Fields.
Is A Star Is Born worth watching?
A Star Is Born has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 234 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.