# Star 80 (1983)

> Bob Fosse’s unflinching biographical drama traces a young woman’s ascent into Playboy fame alongside the possessive husband whose identity depends on controlling her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19080

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bob Fosse
- Cast: Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, Roger Rees, David Clennon, Josh Mostel, Lisa Gordon
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086355/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: somber, disturbing, bleak, serious film night, true crime viewing

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