A Star Is Born

19762h 20m6.0(250)

DramaMusicRomance

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.

CountryUnited States of America

GenreDrama, Music, Romance

ReleaseDecember 17, 1976

DirectorFrank Pierson

ProductionBarwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

CastBarbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey

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