# A Star Is Born (1954)

> A fading Hollywood idol and the woman he helps make famous find their love tested by unequal careers, alcoholism, and the relentless machinery of stardom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2060

## Facts

- Runtime: 176 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: George Cukor
- Cast: Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson, Charles Bickford, Tommy Noonan, Lucy Marlow, Amanda Blake, Irving Bacon
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047522/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: romantic, wistful, grand, classic movie night, musical film night

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of love and ambition set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry.

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