The Star Maker

7.1 1995 Giuseppe Tornatore 1h 53m
Drama Romance
The Star Maker

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.

Sergio Castellitto Sergio Castellitto Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
Tiziana Lodato Tiziana Lodato Beata
Franco Scaldati Franco Scaldati Brigadier Mastropaolo
Leopoldo Trieste Leopoldo Trieste Mute
Leo Gullotta Leo Gullotta Vito
Clelia Rondinella Clelia Rondinella Anna's mother
Salvatore Billa Salvatore Billa Prince
Jane Alexander Jane Alexander Princess