A Star Is Born (1976)

6.0/10 140 min Drama Music Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Barbra Streisand

Esther Hoffman

Kris Kristofferson

John Norman Howard

Gary Busey

Bobbie Ritchie

Venetta Fields

The Oreos

Clydie King

The Oreos

Marta Heflin

Quentin

Sally Kirkland

Photographer

Joanne Linville

Freddie

Paul Mazursky

Brian Wexler

Stephen Bruton

The Speedway

Donnie Fritts

The Speedway

Booker T. Jones

The Speedway

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