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IMDb rating 6.1
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Critic rating 6

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Critic Alan Morrison
rated 6

Hollywood over-indulgence at its best.

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Cast & Crew

Frank Pierson
Director
Kris Kristofferson
As John Norman Howard
Sally Kirkland
As Photographer
Gary Busey
As Bobbie Ritchie
Robert Englund
As Marty (uncredited)
Paul Mazursky
As Brian
Barbra Streisand
As Esther Hoffman

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A Star Is Born is a romantic drama film that tells the story of two musicians, John Norman Howard and Esther Hoffman, who fall in love while navigating the highs and lows of the music industry. John, a famous rock star, is struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction,while Esther is a young and talented singer who is just starting her career. Despite their love for each other, their relationship is complicated by John's declining career and his addiction. The film explores themes of love, fame, and the price of success.

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A Star Is Born was released in theaters on December 19, 1976.