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Star 80 (1983)

Directed by Bob Fosse · Cinematography by Sven Nykvist

R103 min45 frames

Drama

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Star 80

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Star 80 (1983) movie still: wide — A view through a doorway into a space with brown carpet and white walls. A man sits in a director chair with his…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A dimly lit diner booth features a man and a woman sitting at a table. The man holds a small glass bottle while…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A woman lies on a cluttered bed in a dimly lit room at night. She rests her head on her hand while holding a…Star 80 (1983) movie still: wide — A nighttime view of a rectangular pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees. The pool is filled with…Star 80 (1983) movie still: closeup — A dark office space with a large wall map visible in the background. A man stands in the foreground, his…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A dimly lit arcade interior features wooden ceiling beams and rows of upright cabinets. A man and a blonde…Star 80 (1983) movie still: establishing — A tall mid-century apartment block features repetitive balconies and blue facade accents. The camera…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A dimly lit residential bathroom with a white bathtub and towels hanging nearby. A man with a mustache sits on…Star 80 (1983) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit restaurant space features blurred lights in the distant background. A woman sits at a table…Star 80 (1983) movie still: wide — A residential room features 1970s decor including a brown leather recliner and patterned carpet. A family sits…Star 80 (1983) movie still: closeup — An interior space is completely obscured by darkness except for one illuminated male face. The man has a dark…Star 80 (1983) movie still: wide — A dimly lit 1980s nightclub interior features tiered seating, mirrors, and silver tinsel decorations. Groups of…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A light-filled living room shows a man and woman leaning their foreheads together. The frame is presented as if…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A dimly lit bar interior features a wall of glowing red neon lights. An older man with glasses sits in the…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — A dimly lit bar setting with red ambient lighting and visible glassware. A man in a suit engages in…Star 80 (1983) movie still: medium — Two individuals sit in a dark room facing a glowing television set. The television screen displays a…
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Star 80 — official trailer

What is Star 80 about?

Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.

Where can you watch Star 80?

US availability for Star 80 (1983). Provided by Streaming Availability API by Movie of the Night. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

Who stars in Star 80?

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What does the cinematography of Star 80 look like?

Sampled across 45 frames, the coverage of Star 80 leans on medium shots (56% of the sample) and close-ups (29%). Cinematographer Sven Nykvist keeps 64% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 71% of the frames. Focus stays shallow in 82% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Star 80?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Star 80 (1983) are #342d29, #100e0e, #261712, #46342d, #ad8f73, #907a70 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #342d29
  • #100e0e
  • #261712
  • #46342d
  • #ad8f73
  • #907a70

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