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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.
1983 · Directed by Bob Fosse · 103 min · Drama · 10 frames
Tagline
The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.
Crew
- Screenplay: Bob Fosse
- Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
- Edited by: Alan Heim
- Music: Ralph Burns
- Produced by: Kenneth Utt, Wolfgang Glattes
Cast
- Mariel Hemingway as Dorothy Stratten
- Eric Roberts as Paul Snider
- Cliff Robertson as Hugh Hefner
- Carroll Baker as Dorothy's Mum
- Roger Rees as Aram Nicholas
- David Clennon as Martin "Geb" Gebber
- Josh Mostel as Private Detective
- Lisa Gordon as Eileen
- Sidney Miller as Nightclub Owner
- Keith Hefner as Photographer
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: The Ladd Company
- Box office: $6,472,990
- Themes: violent husband, biography, playboy, fame, vancouver, centerfold, disturbed, aggressive, somber, cautionary
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