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Star 80
UNITED STATES · 1983

Star 80

Bob Fosse
obsession and jealousy exploitation and manipulation rise to fame narcissism tragedy and murder
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Synopsis

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.

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